1
as in to eject
to drive or force out
she was ousted from her job after it was proven she'd been pilfering company supplies
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2
as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the people finally rose up and ousted the corrupt dictator
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as in to evict
to end the occupancy or possession of
the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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Recent Examples of oust
Russia took control of Crimea in 2014 after Ukraine’s pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted during protests in February 2014.
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CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Vegas just ousted the team that was most likely to make a major run, the Colorado Avalanche.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
His grip on the Republican Party is stronger than ever, with the few remaining Congressional lawmakers that have notably crossed him ousted in recent primaries.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
The longest streak of seasons with a different champion in NBA history extended Saturday when the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder were ousted in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals by San Antonio, 111-103.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
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CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Vegas just ousted the team that was most likely to make a major run, the Colorado Avalanche.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
His grip on the Republican Party is stronger than ever, with the few remaining Congressional lawmakers that have notably crossed him ousted in recent primaries.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026
The longest streak of seasons with a different champion in NBA history extended Saturday when the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder were ousted in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals by San Antonio, 111-103.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oust
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They were ejected into all manner of orbits, there to remain for decades before ultimately succumbing to the slow pull of Earth’s gravity at higher altitudes.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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The two pilots aboard safely ejected and were taken to an area hospital for evaluation, the NATC said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Before trying to evict bats, think about the timing.—
Tara Hohoff,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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But its main tenant, the Orange County Soccer Club, which plays in the second-division USL Championship, has been temporarily evicted, left to train in the nearby park and play its final home game before the World Cup at Eddie West Field in Santa Ana, 12 miles away.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The series finale picked up right where the previous episode left off, with Faye screaming and thereby outing Rue’s delicate exit plan, and then escaping herself alongside her boyfriend-dealer Wayne (Toby Wallace).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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After all, this implied that someone knew Stevens’ real name and was close to outing him.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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An Associated Press journalist at the scene said the bus was toppled on its side with its front section crushed.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Trump began this war assuming that all other issues—nuclear weapons, terrorism, Iran’s regional adventurism—would vanish when the regime was toppled.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Federal prosecutors later charged Russell with depriving Bils of his rights under color of law and discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As of this spring, sixteen of its newest homes — two four-bedroom houses and eight one-bedroom units in phase one — are home to people who, until recently, were experiencing homelessness in one of the UK's most beautiful and most deprived counties.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The league form picked up sufficiently to banish thoughts of relegation.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 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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Vang, 40, has launched the most serious Democratic campaign in recent years to unseat Matsui, 81.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Specifically to unseat Derek Tran in California’s 45th congressional district, which includes parts of LA and Orange Counties.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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“Oust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oust. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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