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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
Kim earned the trust of the eight-sport Winter Olympic Federations group against campaigning by Johan Eliasch, who was ousted Thursday as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
While the previous board — then called the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority — approved the 14-mile extension of the 836 as a way to speed commuting times to and from Kendall, that panel was ousted in 2023 during a legal fight with Tallahassee.
—Douglas Hanks
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Several experts said Valadao, who has survived challenges before, faces tough odds in November based on the latest primary results and could well become one of several conservative California incumbents ousted from the House.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Such a handful that, eventually, in 2014, PIMCO ousted the king.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In 2019, Neumann was ousted as chief executive officer following a botched initial public offering for the company.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the field, the team had a disappointing season by its lofty standards, finishing second in LaLiga behind Barcelona and getting ousted from the Champions League by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration was ousted last month.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 June 2026
The 76ers were easily ousted by the New York Knicks to end Morey's sixth season in charge, and the organization quickly decided that someone else would lead the basketball operations department.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
While the previous board — then called the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority — approved the 14-mile extension of the 836 as a way to speed commuting times to and from Kendall, that panel was ousted in 2023 during a legal fight with Tallahassee.
—Douglas Hanks
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Several experts said Valadao, who has survived challenges before, faces tough odds in November based on the latest primary results and could well become one of several conservative California incumbents ousted from the House.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Such a handful that, eventually, in 2014, PIMCO ousted the king.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In 2019, Neumann was ousted as chief executive officer following a botched initial public offering for the company.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the field, the team had a disappointing season by its lofty standards, finishing second in LaLiga behind Barcelona and getting ousted from the Champions League by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration was ousted last month.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 June 2026
The 76ers were easily ousted by the New York Knicks to end Morey's sixth season in charge, and the organization quickly decided that someone else would lead the basketball operations department.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ousted
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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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For fruit plantations, Guatemala’s Jacobo Arbenz Guzman was deposed in 1954.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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But then those detectives were deposed and trapped themselves in lies.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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The New Hampshire Department of Justice previously reported that Harmony was last seen after being evicted with her family from a Manchester home the day before Thanksgiving.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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An Israeli flag waves above the home where Khalil Basbous was evicted in January.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was picked up by local law enforcement.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected after JJ Bleday walked in the seventh.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Renard, 57, has been out of management since being sacked by Saudi Arabia in April, bringing his second stint with the national team to an end.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That, though, would have deprived us of this charming little slice of imperfection — a fact that even the tournament’s organisers admit.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Carriers claimed this system deprived them of the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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And if they're caught rocking some flops in Cinque Terre, they won't just be outed as a fashion victim.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Phil and Tony butt heads over a litany of issues, but one of the big hangups between the two of them in the first half of season six revolves around one of Tony's top earners, Vito Spatafore, being outed as a gay man.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Standing before it, Khalaf saw how the wall of the adjacent building had toppled onto the ground floor, flooding the shop with rubble and coating everything with a film of fine gray dust.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The silo then toppled and the surrounding area became engulfed in the fire, the office said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Ousted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ousted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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