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as in ejected
to drive or force out
animal lover though I am, I was determined to expel the uninvited mouse from my room
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
something in a wastebasket was expelling a foul odor
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as in erupted
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
ringing and flashing madly, the slot machine expelled a bucketful of quarters
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as in exhaled
to let or force out of the lungs
asked the patient to expel a deep breath
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Recent Examples of expelled
From there, the heat will be expelled into space, ensuring that the wearer remains cool during spacewalks of up to eight hours.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Two years later, he was expelled from France for participating in the protests then taking place in the country.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
After the second group stage match, national icon Diego Maradona was expelled from the tournament due to a positive doping test.
—Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The trio of flares that left the sun a couple of days ago were each expelled from the star at slightly different angles, all within a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And yet—there is also the Ginsberg who went to Cuba in 1965 to agitate for gay liberation against the homophobic Castro regime, where despite the poet’s own (kind of) Marxism he was expelled.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
He was expelled from Congress and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identify theft in a criminal case involving stealing money from donors, using some of it on personal expenses including designer clothing.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
He was expelled from Congress while under federal investigation.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives even before he was convicted on fraud charges.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Two years later, he was expelled from France for participating in the protests then taking place in the country.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
After the second group stage match, national icon Diego Maradona was expelled from the tournament due to a positive doping test.
—Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The trio of flares that left the sun a couple of days ago were each expelled from the star at slightly different angles, all within a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And yet—there is also the Ginsberg who went to Cuba in 1965 to agitate for gay liberation against the homophobic Castro regime, where despite the poet’s own (kind of) Marxism he was expelled.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
He was expelled from Congress and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identify theft in a criminal case involving stealing money from donors, using some of it on personal expenses including designer clothing.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
He was expelled from Congress while under federal investigation.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives even before he was convicted on fraud charges.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelled
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After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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The Peruvians erupted again a few minutes later when one of their players came close to scoring an own goal but was rescued by teammate Fabio Gruber, who sprinted into the box and made a spectacular clearance off the line just before the ball went in.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Nelson Molina, cousin Yanu Molina, gounded, followed with a ground ball to first where Trey Baugus pitched to Davenport covering for the final out as the Keller faithful erupted.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Miller exhaled and shook his head.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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But the most important takeaways are that Claudia and Madeline are killed for their role in Lestat’s almost-offing, while Louis is only banished.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Pratt’s campaign team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment after the latest vote tallies were released Sunday night.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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