as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland
when Romeo learns he has been sentenced to banishment, he claims it is worse than death because he will be separated from Juliet forever
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Recent Examples of banishment
This season, with two Housewives as Traitors, Gamers Ian Terry, Rob Cesternino, and Yam Yam Arocho were three of the first five murdered, with Tiffany Mitchell an early banishment.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
And Tara then wanting to quit the game after Natalie’s banishment?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
So, no, at the moment no sign from the NBA of any Heat relief for the 2027 or ’28 first-round pick due to the Hornets from the trade for Terry Rozier, even in the wake of his banishment in the FBI gambling probe.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Just months after lobbying for the banishment of the Israeli national soccer from UEFA, Ireland has agreed to play Israel this fall in Nations League matches.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
After eight episodes, six banishments (both failed and successful), and one controversial blue sweater, Colton Underwood was officially murdered on The Traitors, thus ending the time of one of Season 4’s most controversial contestants.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Chris Paul’s banishment from the LA Clippers is over.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Underwood has been one of the most vocal Faithfuls this season and has led the charge on a number of misguided Faithful banishments, giving Rinna some room to maneuver out from under his argument.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
After his banishment, Rapaport apologized in his confessional.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
And Tara then wanting to quit the game after Natalie’s banishment?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
So, no, at the moment no sign from the NBA of any Heat relief for the 2027 or ’28 first-round pick due to the Hornets from the trade for Terry Rozier, even in the wake of his banishment in the FBI gambling probe.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Just months after lobbying for the banishment of the Israeli national soccer from UEFA, Ireland has agreed to play Israel this fall in Nations League matches.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
After eight episodes, six banishments (both failed and successful), and one controversial blue sweater, Colton Underwood was officially murdered on The Traitors, thus ending the time of one of Season 4’s most controversial contestants.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Chris Paul’s banishment from the LA Clippers is over.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Underwood has been one of the most vocal Faithfuls this season and has led the charge on a number of misguided Faithful banishments, giving Rinna some room to maneuver out from under his argument.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
After his banishment, Rapaport apologized in his confessional.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banishment
Noun
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They were prominently reported by this newspaper and its predecessors, which contributed to the expulsion of almost all Native Americans from Texas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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This was the first time demonstrators had called for the group’s expulsion.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 6-year-old attends the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, said Thurmond, who condemned the deportation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Noem's departure marks a turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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