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as in expulsions
the forced removal from a homeland
the exile of French settlers from Nova Scotia resulted in the birth of the Cajun community in the U.S.
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as in refugees
a person forced to emigrate for political reasons
after being overthrown in a coup, the dictator spent the remainder of his life as an exile in a string of less-than-welcoming countries
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as in banishes
to force to leave a country
with their conquest of the Moors complete, Ferdinand and Isabella next exiled the Jews from Spain
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Recent Examples of exiles
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
And Rubio absorbed the Cuban exiles’ uncompromising stances.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But Trump-style regime change is unlikely to be the democratic uprising that many Cuban exiles have longed for.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, as Havana calls on Cuban exiles to invest in the island, many in the United States are rejecting the offer outright, viewing it as a desperate move by a government under mounting pressure.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … REVOLUTION RISING — Cuban exiles in Miami say 'this is the end' for communism as island teeters on collapse.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the greatest works of literature and thought ever produced were made by exiles … The unique relationship to the world brought about by displacement – never ‘here’ nor ‘there’ – defines the life of an exile.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Cuban exiles have demanded multiparty elections, freedom of speech, the release of political prisoners and other reforms.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Over the past two decades, officials in Caracas have also repeatedly accused exiles in the city of orchestrating dozens of plots to overthrow the socialist revolution.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
And Rubio absorbed the Cuban exiles’ uncompromising stances.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But Trump-style regime change is unlikely to be the democratic uprising that many Cuban exiles have longed for.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, as Havana calls on Cuban exiles to invest in the island, many in the United States are rejecting the offer outright, viewing it as a desperate move by a government under mounting pressure.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … REVOLUTION RISING — Cuban exiles in Miami say 'this is the end' for communism as island teeters on collapse.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the greatest works of literature and thought ever produced were made by exiles … The unique relationship to the world brought about by displacement – never ‘here’ nor ‘there’ – defines the life of an exile.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Cuban exiles have demanded multiparty elections, freedom of speech, the release of political prisoners and other reforms.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiles
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Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hope that one day my children will live in a world that sees refugees not as a burden, but as human beings who survived the unimaginable.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Christian Chronicle article documented Memorial Road’s outreach to Afghan refugees, including the Hashemis.—
JC Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Mar. 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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The Senate bill does not include ICE reforms, but House Democrats were prepared to vote for the deal since funding for deportations would continue to be stalled.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lack of an annual budget will hardly be a roadblock to mass deportations.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move relegates longtime Renegades starter Luis Perez to the bench.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Infinity Zone Technology, the project transports viewers through the city’s cultural and urban highlights — from Victoria Harbour and the Peak Tram to Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Tian Tan Buddha and the Avenue of Stars.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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