as in banishes
to not allow (someone) to continue being a member of a group and especially the Roman Catholic church
He was excommunicated from the church for his radical practices.
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
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11 Oct. 2024
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Central bank officials believe the PCE reading — in particular the core that excludes food and energy prices — to be a broader look at price trends.—
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CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Meg is ostensibly supportive but treats Ryan with infantilizing kids’ gloves and excludes him subtly, forcing him to stay in a remote guest house away from the rest of the party.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Excommunicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excommunicates. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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