as in to out
to drive or force out
cast them out of the tribe for violating sacred traditions
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Recent Examples of cast out
Two years after Sri Lankans rose up and cast out a political dynasty whose profligacy had brought economic ruin, the country is in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime reinvention.
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Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Democratic primary turnout between Waukegan and North Chicago was 3,309 votes cast out of a registered voter base of 50,059 or 6.6%, according to the Lake County Clerk’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Just months after being cast out by the Memphis Grizzlies — who traded for the No. 10 pick in 2021 on draft night — Williams totaled 23 points, four off his career-high, and six rebounds against the defending NBA champions.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Democratic primary turnout between Waukegan and North Chicago was 3,309 votes cast out of a registered voter base of 50,059 or 6.6%, according to the Lake County Clerk’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Just months after being cast out by the Memphis Grizzlies — who traded for the No. 10 pick in 2021 on draft night — Williams totaled 23 points, four off his career-high, and six rebounds against the defending NBA champions.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast out
Verb
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Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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Instead, transgender troops who do not voluntarily come forward could be outed by commanders or others aware of their medical status.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Derek Curiel grounded out to second base to strand Milam at second base. Arkansas 5, LSU 3 — Middle 8th Inning LSU coach Jay Johnson was ejected for arguing a 3-2 pitch that was ruled a ball, which allowed Justin Thomas to reach with a 1-out walk.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The Detroit Lions will be chasing their third straight division title despite a wave of change following the offseason departures of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to become head coaches of the Bears and Jets, respectively.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Many chase quick profits in volatile markets, only to freeze when trades turn against them.—
David Billy,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Brown fouled out with 2:50 left in the third quarter, banished to the Phantom Zone, hanging up his cape with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Honestly, whoever designed this mind-numbing, incomprehensible plan should be banished to an island where they will hopefully be devoured by wildlife.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Over time, anyone who really questioned the theology of Biden was eventually kicked out, and the only people remaining in that inner circle are the truest of true believers.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
20 May 2025
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March 14, 2014: Chris Brown is kicked out of Malibu treatment facility Brown was kicked out of the Malibu treatment facility where a judge had ordered him to stay.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Gordon has frequently run off attempts from Thunder second banana Jalen Williams, who’s struggled mightily in shooting 24% from the floor the last three games.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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The Dodgers went into the Wrigley Field crowd after a fan ran off with Chad Kreuter’s cap in the ninth inning of a 6-5 victory.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Endangered right whales spotted in shipping lanes south of Massachusetts Chisholm every spring receives many shark reports that turned out to be basking sharks, instead of great white sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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That government agency turned out to be Los Angeles County, which last month agreed to pay $4 billion to settle some 6,800 abuse claims filed by former residents of its emergency children’s shelter, juvenile halls and foster homes.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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