as in to eliminate
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of expulse
In this case, shed doesn’t mean put in the tool shed but rather release or expulse the live virus into your surroundings.
—
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 May 2021
To expulse the Russian team from the Pyeongchang Games?
—Rebecca R. Ruiz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 May 2021
To expulse the Russian team from the Pyeongchang Games?
—Rebecca R. Ruiz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expulse
Verb
-
In erasing these concepts, or transforming them into meaningless slogans, the recent right-wing campaign of educational suppression seeks to eliminate an important means of understanding Black history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
-
In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
For the time being, unless both clubs agree to any future changes to the agreement, Elliott seems to have run out of options.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Officials previously said the money for the Gateway Tunnel Project, which is designed to replace and expand the aging rail tunnels damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will run out on Friday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Garnett is also set to rule on a defense request to exclude evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack when he was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
When the movie begins, Murphy and his daughter (Avy Berry) can barely eke out a living, evicted from their squalid pad and then separated once Murphy is arrested.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Others abused the hospitality, & winded up having to actually be evicted from the property.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Ramzi Bashour’s feature debut follows a teenager from Indiana who takes a road trip to see the American West with his Lebanese immigrant mother after being expelled from high school.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Immigration and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund said 315 foreign criminals from countries outside the European Union had received sentences of more than a year over the last five years but were not expelled.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The announcement came as the British government prepared legislation to eject Mandelson from the House of Lords and remove the noble title, Lord Mandelson, that came with his seat in the chamber.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
These habitats were destroyed, and the snakes were cast out, by wealthy lynxes who greedily expanded into the cold lands that suited their own species.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Children saw Campbell as an almost mythical figure, blessed by the Holy Spirit with the power to speak in tongues, cast out demons and heal the sick.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Raheem Morris, ousted as Atlanta’s coach, served on the same Tampa Bay Bucs staff 22 years ago when Shanahan got his NFL start.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Their aggressive play has shifted conversations at the roundtable, targeting fellow Faithful who have been fan favorites, ousting them from the competition.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expulse. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
