cast out

verb

cast out; casting out; casts out

transitive verb

: to drive out : expel

Examples of cast out in a Sentence

cast them out of the tribe for violating sacred traditions
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The Messier 4 globular cluster will be positioned close to Antares and the moon throughout the night, though the light cast out from its 100,000 stars, will be swamped by the light of the near-full moon. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025 Eckhardt’s powerful book, Prayers That Rout Demons, is designed for seasoned Believers and shares warfare prayers in the areas of casting out demons, teaching strategies for overcoming demonic oppression, and so much more. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025 The president lost the 2020 election and was cast out into Florida. Miles Bryan, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025 After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cast out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cast out was in the 14th century

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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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