EXPULSION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

expulsion

noun

ik-ˈspəl-shən

as in deportation

the forced removal from a homeland the ruthless expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British

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Recent Examples of expulsion But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own. —

Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026 They were prominently reported by this newspaper and its predecessors, which contributed to the expulsion of almost all Native Americans from Texas. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 This was the first time demonstrators had called for the group’s expulsion. —

Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026 Iran, Afghanistan's western neighbor, has also carried out expulsions, further straining resources in impoverished Afghanistan. —

ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expulsion

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deportation

Noun

Mass deportations were essential to the Republicans’ 2024 messaging, with immigration being one of the most influential issues that caused the Senate and White House to flip to the GOP last cycle.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Federal officials later filed a notice of appeal of the ruling, and the administration continued pursuing possible deportation based on allegations that Khalil misrepresented information on his green card application.

— Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026