1
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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2
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
Mahmood Mamdani, the mayor-elect’s father, is a Columbia University professor and political scientist originally from Uganda who was expelled by dictator Idi Amin.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The campaign began with an air offensive in January 1991, followed by a swift ground assault that expelled Iraqi forces within 100 hours.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Corbyn, the former UK Labour Party leader expelled from his party over antisemitism allegations, was working to help Zohran Mamdani tighten his grip on New York City on Sunday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In the book, an unnamed narrator moves into the Kennedy dorm room once occupied by Foster Dade, who had transferred to the boarding school in 2008 but was later expelled due to a scandal that the narrator investigates over the course of years.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
With El Fasher lost, the SAF is expelled from the France-sized area, with little hope of retaking territory in the near future.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Gordy Heminger, president and chief executive officer of the Alpha Sigma Phi International Fraternity, confirmed to The Asbury Park Press its members at the New Jersey university would be expelled from the organization.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Toronto taxed Snell, the two-time Cy Young award winner, and expelled him from the game in the sixth, feasting on his underwhelming replacements.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
After being expelled from the House on a strongly bipartisan vote, Santos pleaded guilty to defrauding his donors.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The campaign began with an air offensive in January 1991, followed by a swift ground assault that expelled Iraqi forces within 100 hours.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Corbyn, the former UK Labour Party leader expelled from his party over antisemitism allegations, was working to help Zohran Mamdani tighten his grip on New York City on Sunday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
In the book, an unnamed narrator moves into the Kennedy dorm room once occupied by Foster Dade, who had transferred to the boarding school in 2008 but was later expelled due to a scandal that the narrator investigates over the course of years.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
With El Fasher lost, the SAF is expelled from the France-sized area, with little hope of retaking territory in the near future.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Gordy Heminger, president and chief executive officer of the Alpha Sigma Phi International Fraternity, confirmed to The Asbury Park Press its members at the New Jersey university would be expelled from the organization.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Toronto taxed Snell, the two-time Cy Young award winner, and expelled him from the game in the sixth, feasting on his underwhelming replacements.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
After being expelled from the House on a strongly bipartisan vote, Santos pleaded guilty to defrauding his donors.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelled
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After a replay review, Bane was ejected from the game after being assessed both a technical foul and a flagrant foul for his transgression.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Of the eight monkeys that were ejected from their cages, five were killed in the hunt for them and three remained on the loose before Sunday.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Footage of the crash showed a towering wave of smoke and flames billowing skyward near the airport after the low-flying plane struggled to climb and then erupted into an enormous fireball on impact.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Woodbury players exhaled with jubilation; a few Eagan players fell to their knees.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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When Matthieu took his bow, Paris exhaled — not just in relief, but in recognition.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The man in the suit, banished from Faik Ağa, had taken up a spot at Irfan’s café.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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