defenestrated

verb

past tense of defenestrate
as in sacked

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defenestrated
  1. sacked
  2. removed
  3. axed
  4. canned
  5. retired
  6. exiled
  7. evicted
  8. mustered out
Verb
  • The offense couldn’t run the ball, and Dart was sacked three times early by defensive tackles Darius Alexander and Josh Tupou and safety Tyler Nubin.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bennett threw at least one interception, and Simpson was sacked at least once.
    — Kai Dizon, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacked
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  • Griffin Jax was set to start for the Rays, but was removed hours before first pitch because of discomfort in his right elbow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When later editions were printed, most of the overt Nazi symbolism was quietly removed from the signatures.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of removed
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  • On Thursday, Marvel axed the superhero comedy series, despite previously renewing it for a second season.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • But it was ultimately axed by Murdoch fearing executives higher up.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of axed
Verb
  • Anchovies and sardines aren’t naturally high in sodium (or salt), but jarred or canned versions often have a lot of salt added.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 31 July 2026
  • Fresh or canned, enjoy lychee plain as a snack, in a cocktail, or even in a savory salsa.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of canned
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  • Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His diagnoses ultimately affected his ability to play music, and Phil retired ahead of his rock band Genesis’ final tour in 2022.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of retired
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  • Joe, a Geordie exiled to Yorkshire in search of work, regaled his son with stories of Jackie Milburn and the three FA Cup triumphs of the 1950s.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And last year’s constitutional reforms had already established a one-party system in a country where opposition leaders no longer exist, because they have been exiled.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of exiled
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  • Sarah Ferguson’s reported whereabouts have been revealed after she was evicted from Royal Lodge on January 31 following her ex-husband, former Prince Andrew’s, ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • In October 2025, King Charles stripped Andrew of his royal titles, and since then, Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and evicted from the Royal Lodge.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
Definition of evicted
Verb
  • James Byrne was mustered out of the Army in 1866.
    — Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of mustered out
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