cast out

verb

cast out; casting out; casts out
Synonyms of cast outnext

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 Rams eventually released him, simply cutting him loose – a franchise icon cast out into the cold. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 Families were broken apart by church leaders who cast out men deemed unworthy and reassigned their wives and children to others. Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Now, the poorest Americans feel increasingly cast out. Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 These habitats were destroyed, and the snakes were cast out, by wealthy lynxes who greedily expanded into the cold lands that suited their own species. Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast out

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cast out was in the 13th century

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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20out. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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