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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 father’s family was forced to leave the Palestinian city of Safed in 1948 during the Nakba, in which 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes to make way for the establishment of the burgeoning state of Israel.
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
According to the court, prospective military members can seek relief after the case has completely moved through the courts, while active service members face a more serious hardship by being expelled from the military.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 1 June 2026
In 1968, after participating in the protest movement that swept through France, Le Parc was briefly expelled from the country.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
Kalshi’s domain has also expanded into politics—three congressional candidates were fined (and expelled from the platform) for betting on the outcome of their own elections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
However, the legislation prohibits a student from being suspended or expelled solely for violations of the policy.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Students also pointed out to the Republic that their class syllabi had strict rules about the use of AI in academic work; Reiner said students can be punished or expelled for it.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Middlesbrough had been beaten in the semi-finals by Southampton, but Tonda Eckert’s side were expelled from the play-offs after being found guilty by the English Football League (EFL) of spying on their opponents’ training sessions — and those of other Championship clubs this season, too.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Even before 1492 [and Columbus’s first journey to the Americas], Muslims and Jews were expelled from Spain by the Christian kings, and unfortunately that happened, but in the process Spanish cooking went across the diaspora, across all the Mediterranean.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
According to the court, prospective military members can seek relief after the case has completely moved through the courts, while active service members face a more serious hardship by being expelled from the military.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 1 June 2026
In 1968, after participating in the protest movement that swept through France, Le Parc was briefly expelled from the country.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
Kalshi’s domain has also expanded into politics—three congressional candidates were fined (and expelled from the platform) for betting on the outcome of their own elections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
However, the legislation prohibits a student from being suspended or expelled solely for violations of the policy.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Students also pointed out to the Republic that their class syllabi had strict rules about the use of AI in academic work; Reiner said students can be punished or expelled for it.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Middlesbrough had been beaten in the semi-finals by Southampton, but Tonda Eckert’s side were expelled from the play-offs after being found guilty by the English Football League (EFL) of spying on their opponents’ training sessions — and those of other Championship clubs this season, too.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Even before 1492 [and Columbus’s first journey to the Americas], Muslims and Jews were expelled from Spain by the Christian kings, and unfortunately that happened, but in the process Spanish cooking went across the diaspora, across all the Mediterranean.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 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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Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, securing one of the club’s biggest achievements on the European stage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Tensions escalated when Tigray held regional elections in defiance of thata federal delay, leading to a political standoff that erupted into a civil war in November 2020.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Wall Street, for the first time since the war began, exhaled.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 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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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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Her sister had been banished to the House of Scorn, and her brother was out on watch, tasked with keeping intruders at bay.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Expelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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