1
as in outs
to drive or force out
we summarily ejected the unwanted guest from our party
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2
as in expels
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 ejects
At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
At Luxe Pack, the company highlighted two body mist sprayers – one that ejects a fine mist, for a luxurious product application, and another with a continuous mist.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
At Luxe Pack, the company highlighted two body mist sprayers – one that ejects a fine mist, for a luxurious product application, and another with a continuous mist.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ejects
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Luckily, the king’s favorite wife, Esther, outs herself as Jewish.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
20 Feb. 2026
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In retaliation, Sir Jimmy outs Kelson as a phony with a fatal stab to the gut, though that’s not enough to save his own life.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Solar particle party During a coronal mass ejection, the sun expels billions of tons of material, some of which travels toward our planet.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Heat would avoid that payment, and subsequent regular payments, only if Silver voids his contract and expels him from the league.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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For some, the most danger erupts in their own neighborhoods.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are niggling, nagging, familiar concerns, like not taking chances, like being hit on the counter, but our section erupts when Willock scores and then erupts again when his goal is ruled out.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Next to Pika Pika Paradise is a colorful birthday cake filled with Alcremie, and a Kangaskhan and Dragonite battle as a Fidough chases Eevees nearby.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So, when Kevin Durant spits heat and alleges Jokic does not care about an exhibition game, are we suddenly supposed to be upset?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Edward’s younger brother Robert (Lukas Gage) spends his days doing little but pining most inappropriately for the attentions of eldest sibling Jack (Jamie Bell), while the stunted, oversexed energy of lone sister Anna (Riley Keough) spits in all directions.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Research professor Juha Lehtonen notes Finland emits about 30 Mt of biogenic CO₂ per year from pulp mills and bioenergy.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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With 150 hours of burning time and a natural fiber wick, the candle emits woody notes with sage, cedarwood, and other earthy undertones.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ejects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ejects. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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