1
as in dismissing
to drive or force out
we summarily ejected the unwanted guest from our party
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2
as in expelling
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 ejecting
The relatively painless prices for ejecting bad contracts continued at this year’s trade deadline.
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Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.
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Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The car overturned and rolled several times, ejecting Reed, the CHP reported.
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City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
The air crew is seen ejecting from the crafts and parachuting to the ground.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
The motorcycle struck the rear of the trailer, ejecting the driver completely off the motorcycle.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.
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ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.
—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
The car overturned and rolled several times, ejecting Reed, the CHP reported.
—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
The air crew is seen ejecting from the crafts and parachuting to the ground.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
The motorcycle struck the rear of the trailer, ejecting the driver completely off the motorcycle.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.
—
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ejecting
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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The garment also absorbs heats, carrying it away from the spacesuit's life-support system, expelling it into space.
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Rockets generate propulsive force, also known as thrust, by expelling high-velocity exhaust in a rearward stream.
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.
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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.
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Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence.
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The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has shot up draft boards after notching 84 points (29 goals and 55 assists) in 67 games for OHL Brantford, then erupting for another 26 (13 goals and 13 assists) in 15 playoff games.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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Jenkins said Macias-Gomez was also charged with battery on a peace officer for spitting.
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First, play was allowed to restart, which was previously a hard stop on any VAR intervention — except violent conduct and spitting at someone.
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The ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.
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But in 2023, Kenya’s government began evicting them again, citing a new justification.
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Gas and dust spiraling inward form an accretion disk that can reach millions of degrees, emitting enormous amounts of radiation before crossing the event horizon.
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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“Ejecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ejecting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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