1
as in dismissed
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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as in deposed
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 evicted
to end the occupancy or possession of
the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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Recent Examples of ousted
The abduction took place only about 100 yards from the presidential palace in Niamey, where ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been held since he was toppled by a coup more than two years ago, according to CBS News.
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Michael Dorgan , Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Now, of course, that watch has been ousted by this other Ref.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Tomkins broke itself up after Hutchings was ousted.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union Society, who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has been ousted from his position.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Delany, who was ousted in August from HHS, said Kennedy has expressed strong interest in chemtrails.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Brinkman replaces Michael Condrey, who was ousted from 31st Union back in February amid mounting internal criticism of Project Ethos’ progress.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
After Rollins was ousted from the group, there's no word on what plans could be going forward.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Administration also ousted Black officials from leadership roles in the civil service, replacing them with white appointees.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Michael Dorgan , Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Now, of course, that watch has been ousted by this other Ref.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Tomkins broke itself up after Hutchings was ousted.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union Society, who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has been ousted from his position.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Delany, who was ousted in August from HHS, said Kennedy has expressed strong interest in chemtrails.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Brinkman replaces Michael Condrey, who was ousted from 31st Union back in February amid mounting internal criticism of Project Ethos’ progress.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
After Rollins was ousted from the group, there's no word on what plans could be going forward.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The Administration also ousted Black officials from leadership roles in the civil service, replacing them with white appointees.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ousted
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Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Also among the deposed were Lively's costars Jenny Slate, 41, and Isabela Ferrer, 20.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, spent time there following his extradition from the United States after the American invasion that deposed him.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 1941, troops evicted 10,000 islanders at gunpoint to seize the land.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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The two had been evicted from their home and were sleeping some nights in a hospital lobby before turning to Room in the Inn, the teen girl said.—
Taylor Batten,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The man was ejected from the SUV, according to the crash report.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Hubble, 37, of Brookland, Arkansas, was out on a boat with friends when he was ejected.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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They were duly beaten in the latter and manager Erik ten Hag was sacked.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Morgan's hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s an opportunity for the boys, too, in the village chorus, sorely deprived by the draft of male voices — and soon its young choirmaster too.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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The collective failure to scrutinize this evidence, Zumot argued, deprived a jury of the opportunity to fairly assess his credibility and the prosecution’s case against him.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, Khalid is telling People that being outed, and subsequently being open about his queerness, has had a huge mark on his artistry.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the singer-songwriter was outed by an ex on social media.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The abduction took place only about 100 yards from the presidential palace in Niamey, where ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been held since he was toppled by a coup more than two years ago, according to CBS News.—
Michael Dorgan , Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Pictures and videos of the aftermath of the tornado obtained by BBC showed uprooted trees crushing cars and several cranes that toppled over, damaging buildings.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ousted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ousted. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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