1
as in dismissed
to drive or force out
we summarily ejected the unwanted guest from our party
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2
as in expelled
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the malfunctioning VCR abruptly stopped rewinding and ejected the tape
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Recent Examples of ejected
Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected for arguing a replay reversal in the seventh.
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Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026
As striking is that of the last five — Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Starmer — just one, Sunak, was ejected by voters in a general election.
—Ian King, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Six months earlier, observers believed the space plane had ejected six objects at once, but those were later determined to be debris left over from launch.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 23 June 2026
Abrams-Draine was not ejected or suspended.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Hines-Allen was later ejected from the game after earning another technical foul for pushing Thomas after being called for a foul in the very next play.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
The crack was surrounded by several rocks that had been ejected during the explosion.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2026
The crash caused the four people to be ejected into the water.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the seventh inning, showing obvious frustration.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026
As striking is that of the last five — Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Starmer — just one, Sunak, was ejected by voters in a general election.
—Ian King, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Six months earlier, observers believed the space plane had ejected six objects at once, but those were later determined to be debris left over from launch.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 23 June 2026
Abrams-Draine was not ejected or suspended.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Hines-Allen was later ejected from the game after earning another technical foul for pushing Thomas after being called for a foul in the very next play.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
The crack was surrounded by several rocks that had been ejected during the explosion.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2026
The crash caused the four people to be ejected into the water.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the seventh inning, showing obvious frustration.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ejected
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Johnson is among six people featured by Pam Bondi whose cases have now been dismissed.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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In such a system, outside air comes into direct contact with components exposed to the reactor’s intense radiation environment before being expelled as exhaust.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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However, Italy released him on a technicality, after which he was expelled to Libya, which outraged human rights groups and prompted the ICC to open an inquiry into why Italy released him instead of sending him to The Hague.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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What is the metaphor for young people being chased by monsters really about?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some protesters also erupted into boos, according to a video published by The Sun.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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And if they're caught rocking some flops in Cinque Terre, they won't just be outed as a fashion victim.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Phil and Tony butt heads over a litany of issues, but one of the big hangups between the two of them in the first half of season six revolves around one of Tony's top earners, Vito Spatafore, being outed as a gay man.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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Moore suggested Sunday that the steel has protected most of the foam from burning, but the fire has emitted gases despite efforts to fight the flames from the ground and with helicopters.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But despite being banished to the AEW bench for two years, Danhausen defied the odds through his one-man merchandising empire.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The real promise of the Tick Tock is that the day’s rhythms have been banished from its bright cocoon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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At one point in the series, a frustrated Knicks fan appeared to try to spit at Young.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Ejected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ejected. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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