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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
Austria, a European Union member with a policy of military neutrality, was initially hesitant to take such action but has recently expelled more Russian diplomats.
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ABC News, 4 May 2026
In response to the incident, Russian intelligence officers were expelled from the United Kingdom and then from many other western countries.
—Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Following coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance instead.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the British expelled Argentina from the islands in 1833 and established the Falklands as an official colony.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Apr. 2026
The government later broke ties with France, the former colonial power, and expelled the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which completed its withdrawal in 2023, ending a decade-long presence in the country.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Mills has, in turn, called for Mace to be expelled.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to Santos, three House members were expelled for fighting for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and two others were convicted of crimes relating to bribes.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had said she should be expelled from the House.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 4 May 2026
In response to the incident, Russian intelligence officers were expelled from the United Kingdom and then from many other western countries.
—Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Following coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance instead.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the British expelled Argentina from the islands in 1833 and established the Falklands as an official colony.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 25 Apr. 2026
The government later broke ties with France, the former colonial power, and expelled the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which completed its withdrawal in 2023, ending a decade-long presence in the country.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Mills has, in turn, called for Mace to be expelled.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to Santos, three House members were expelled for fighting for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and two others were convicted of crimes relating to bribes.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had said she should be expelled from the House.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelled
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Umpires gathered in the aftermath, and Valdez was ejected.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Valdez, who was ejected, said through an interpreter that his actions weren’t intentional.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Joined by members of the British royal family, Kate radiated in a lavender midi dress, which not only is an ode to the queen, but also a practical and polished spring style.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Red Sox won in extra innings, the place erupted.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Those gathered at Inter&Co Stadium erupted into cheers.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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Rose made bogey on the 72nd hole that year, then exhaled when Watson missed an 8-foot birdie putt that would have forced a playoff.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And a federal judge dismissed both of those cases.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Might that disenfranchise voters who already cast their ballots?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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California voters overwhelmingly approved the plan, with 64% of more than 11 million votes cast in favor of it.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And that would be true even during a typical presidency, to say nothing of one that has systematically attacked the freedom of the press, sought to disempower the WHCA, and banished some of its members.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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By the end of that show, the anxiety and isolation that freight life in the closet had burned away, leaving a happy, hopeful ending in place of familiar narrative disaster; love is found, secrecy is banished, and all is well.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Harriet was thirty-eight when her mother was released, in 2019.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, police said.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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