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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
Her 13-year-old son goes to the same high school as two of the suspects, who are in the process of being expelled.
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Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
District administrators expelled a Birdville High School student Monday for posting a video on social media showing a Burleson Centennial basketball player’s face edited onto a scene from a show depicting slavery.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
When those galaxies form stars from their normal matter, the low amount of total mass means that most of the gas within those galaxies should get expelled, leaving only a small population of stars embedded within a relatively large amount of dark matter.
—Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
In late 1964, his mentor Khomeini was expelled from Iran and spent more than 14 years in exile, most of it in Najaf.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Khomeini expelled Israeli diplomats and handed the embassy building over to the PLO.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Last August, Australia cut off diplomatic relations with Iran and expelled its ambassador after accusing it of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in the country.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Taliban government confirmed the Pakistani airstrikes, and spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told CBS News 13 civilians, including women and children, were injured in attacks on the Torkham refugee camp, near the border, where Afghan nationals expelled by Pakistan have sought shelter.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
White lawmakers expelled them after only a few months.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
District administrators expelled a Birdville High School student Monday for posting a video on social media showing a Burleson Centennial basketball player’s face edited onto a scene from a show depicting slavery.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
When those galaxies form stars from their normal matter, the low amount of total mass means that most of the gas within those galaxies should get expelled, leaving only a small population of stars embedded within a relatively large amount of dark matter.
—Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
In late 1964, his mentor Khomeini was expelled from Iran and spent more than 14 years in exile, most of it in Najaf.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
Khomeini expelled Israeli diplomats and handed the embassy building over to the PLO.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Last August, Australia cut off diplomatic relations with Iran and expelled its ambassador after accusing it of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in the country.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Taliban government confirmed the Pakistani airstrikes, and spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told CBS News 13 civilians, including women and children, were injured in attacks on the Torkham refugee camp, near the border, where Afghan nationals expelled by Pakistan have sought shelter.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
White lawmakers expelled them after only a few months.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelled
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both were ejected from the motorcycle.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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But when Inter Miami ran out from the locker room, fans erupted in cheers and applause.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jones-Wood remembers seeing local kids stay in line at a food truck as gunfire and a police vehicle chase erupted a few blocks away.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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After another season high Wednesday, Bates lowered his forehead to the ice and exhaled deeply.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Before taking his starting position, Malinin filled his cheeks with air and exhaled deeply several times.—
Alice Park,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Figures in the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known by its Turkish initials CHP, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, in New York, the legs, torso, and arms—cast in cement and plaster at various locations during my travels—have been assembled into a life-size sculpture measuring over six feet tall, echoing Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Liza Mandelup was casting her new short documentary about the fans of Luigi Mangione, images of the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson began to infiltrate her algorithms.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Woody Brown, a nonverbal author himself, highlights stories that are too often banished to the margins.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—formerly Prince Andrew—was banished from all aspects of royal life, including losing all of his royal titles and privileges, last October in a decision made by King Charles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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