as in deportations
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 expulsions
Must Reads From Bloomberg Government Two resignations and two possible expulsions are intensifying chaos in the House and will trigger special elections in the narrowly divided chamber.
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Nancy Cook, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
Since those three expulsions from the Civil War, only three congressmen have been expelled in recent history.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The expulsions could take place as soon as this week.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
These expulsions, however, may be a tall order, as two-thirds of its members must concur.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
In space, there is no gravity to assist with such expulsions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet few have been deported, even as the White House pushes for ever more immigrant expulsions.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Nancy Cook, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
Since those three expulsions from the Civil War, only three congressmen have been expelled in recent history.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The expulsions could take place as soon as this week.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
These expulsions, however, may be a tall order, as two-thirds of its members must concur.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
In space, there is no gravity to assist with such expulsions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet few have been deported, even as the White House pushes for ever more immigrant expulsions.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expulsions
deportations
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Democrats estimate the administration has spent at least $40 million on these deportations.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tensions further deepened when the Dominican Republic increased the number of deportations to Haiti, including that of pregnant women and those who recently gave birth.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Expulsions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expulsions. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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