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
The president lost the 2020 election and was cast out into Florida.
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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
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.
—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
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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
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast out
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As an Associated Press investigation revealed, these systems have also outed LGBTQ+ students to parents or school administrators by monitoring searches or conversations about gender and sexuality.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Our totally political Attorney General Andrea Campbell is now getting in the act, filing lawsuits, putting out statements slamming Trump and generally trying to out-Wu the mayor.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
12 June 2025
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He was ejected from 10 games in 1898 and was arrested in the offseason for killing a mule that belonged to a farmer.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The Subaru then rolled over and struck a light pole, ejecting him from the vehicle.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In some tourist regions, emus have been known to chase people for food or become overly familiar – leading to head-butts, pecking or the occasional knockdown.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Negan banished him and seized control of the Dama’s minions.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
8 June 2025
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Craft beer has achieved a state of perfection, with all sub-standard brews banished.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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That’s a prudent setup, as shorter-term bonds still kick out strong yields and won’t be hit as hard as longer-term bonds if rates stay stuck at these levels for a while, or even rise.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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As a part of today’s order, Judge Liman kicked out Baldoni’s separate $250 million suit against the NYT.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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And the opening two stories of my collection, Survival Tips, are set in high school, the first about a teenager whose best friend’s father runs off with one of his community college students, the second a new teacher who faces a particularly daunting parent conference.—
Miriam Gershow
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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In the main, these rough and ready fanzines — literally a blend of ‘fan’ and ‘magazine’ — looked to have been run off on the office photocopier when the boss wasn’t looking.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There turned out to be other benefits too: More money and prestige made American universities the best in the world.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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