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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
Then, just like a conventional chemical rocket, this propellant is transformed into a hot gas and expelled out of a nozzle, blasting the rocket forward.
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Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Qudwa left the West Bank in 2021 after he was expelled from Fatah, the movement founded by his uncle, over his decision to field his own list in elections, defying Abbas who cancelled the vote.
—Tom Perry, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
However, after learning of the whistleblower complaint, county officials told the commission that four of its recent hires did not meet eligibility requirements, and they were expelled from the training program.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In releasing the results of the investigation, Boren announced that two students had been expelled and 25 others would be disciplined.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Pearson, expelled from the Tennessee House in 2023 after leading a gun control protest, was later reappointed and won a special election, cementing his status as a rising progressive voice.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The elder Mamdani grew up in Uganda, in East Africa, in a community of Ugandans of Indian descent, known as the Bayindi, who played a prominent role in the country until Idi Amin expelled them en masse in 1972.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Shortly afterward, Jews were expelled from the city; Muslims were pushed out over the ensuing years.
—Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Katherina Lynn had only been Katherina Lynn for a month before she was expelled from Yale for admissions fraud.
—Clara Molot, Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Qudwa left the West Bank in 2021 after he was expelled from Fatah, the movement founded by his uncle, over his decision to field his own list in elections, defying Abbas who cancelled the vote.
—Tom Perry, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
However, after learning of the whistleblower complaint, county officials told the commission that four of its recent hires did not meet eligibility requirements, and they were expelled from the training program.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In releasing the results of the investigation, Boren announced that two students had been expelled and 25 others would be disciplined.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Pearson, expelled from the Tennessee House in 2023 after leading a gun control protest, was later reappointed and won a special election, cementing his status as a rising progressive voice.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The elder Mamdani grew up in Uganda, in East Africa, in a community of Ugandans of Indian descent, known as the Bayindi, who played a prominent role in the country until Idi Amin expelled them en masse in 1972.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Shortly afterward, Jews were expelled from the city; Muslims were pushed out over the ensuing years.
—Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Katherina Lynn had only been Katherina Lynn for a month before she was expelled from Yale for admissions fraud.
—Clara Molot, Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelled
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He was also ejected from a game in November against the Packers for targeting and fined $20,256 for flipping off opposing fans.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Branch was ejected in a game against Green Bay in 2024 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Bo Melton.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her soft sobs erupted into cries that filled the room.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Pioneers erupted for 29 unanswered points in the second half after trailing 14-3 at the break.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The veteran host has been candid about his firing, citing his opposition to casting political figures like Sean Spicer.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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From there, Leto threw Castro’s name into the mix for Seth and advocated for him until director Joachim Rønning and the rest of the Tron threequel’s brain trust officially cast him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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Preparation has cultural and regional variations, but the seed is usually chewed with slaked lime and betel leaves, and chewing releases a red juice that's often then spat out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
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Disruption and sadness shall be banished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The girl only makes selfless wishes, and Iblis is banished to his lamp for a millennia for his failure.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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