EXCISED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

excised

verb

past tense of excise

as in imposed

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as in removed

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Researchers should not lose their next opportunity because of interruptions imposed on them.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of imposed

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If he is removed from office, Vice President Pedro Alliana would be sworn in.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Multiple independent sources tell CBS California Investigates that the two consultants at the center of our reporting have been removed from the project and are no longer billing under the KPMG contract.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of removed

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The test also assessed the missile’s ability to strike targets vertically, as Pyongyang continues to expand its range of weapons systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
On the money laundering front, the SNRA identifies the secondary art market as particularly exposed to criminal exploitation, with the threat level also assessed as moderate (level 2).

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of assessed

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Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Kay’s latest appeal says his trial lawyer pressured him to reject a plea deal carrying five to 10 years and questions testimony about who extracted data from Skaggs’ phone.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of extracted

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One is to raise the rates at which wealthier homesteads, rentals, commercial properties and vacant land are taxed.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
In his final debate, El-Sayed said the payroll tax cap should be removed and that Social Security benefits shouldn’t be taxed.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of taxed

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The one that had not been penalized for cheating on math peeked at the answer sheet 99% of the time, while the one that had did so less than 1% of the time.

— Harry Booth, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
After being penalized just three times last season, Stephens has committed five penalties in eight games, including four in the past five.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of penalized

Verb

Coach Curt Cignetti did not say if Hoover was yanked because of an injury.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2026
The district secured $150 million in federal funding to fix the issue, but it was yanked back as part of cost-cutting efforts in 2025, then recently re-instated this year.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

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