defenestrating

present participle of defenestrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defenestrating
Verb
  • But after sacking Russell Martin, Rangers’ decision-makers have found the gig has all the magnetism of aluminium.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Mason Taylor before anybody else moved on the Jets’ final offensive snap of the day, and buried any chance of catastrophe by sacking Justin Fields with some help from his friends, the fiercest pass-rush in the NFL.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In consultation with Todd Arrington, former Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, the Protocol Gift Unit opted to purchase a replica of a sword in the Eisenhower collection rather than removing an object from the collection.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Just to his right, Dmitry Simashev was also removing his gear and about to answer questions about the anticipation for his NHL debut Thursday night.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chili's is axing some popular items from its kids' and dessert menus – while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And that's because the rot appears to be spreading up the age range to the point that British first-time parents are now more likely to support axing the crown than ever before.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Sharon Seelig, who has been president, licensing, is retiring after more than 30 years.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Dodgers, for their part, have performed quite well despite their primary offensive engine not firing properly.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • At a news conference, police showed a video in which two people can be seen leaving a restaurant on Fountain Square Oct 13 and firing a gun at a restaurant, injuring two people.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The county has been in the process of evicting the Dolphin Company, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In the final part of the HOH competition, Ashley won and became the last HOH, evicting Morgan from the game and choosing Vince to take to the Final 2.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Day, meanwhile, wants a court declaration terminating the 40% to which Buskin is entitled of her net profits, plus BassLine’s 20% of her gross monies, as well as damages and attorneys’ fees and costs determined in a trial by jury.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
  • When used in combination, mifepristone and misoprostol are nearly 97% effective at terminating a pregnancy, according to a 2015 systematic review from the University of California, Davis.
    Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Defenestrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defenestrating. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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