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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
Webb was ousted by Levine Cava last week over fallout from Miami-Dade failing to purchase the private port fuel yard that’s now at risk of being converted to a condominium complex on Fisher Island.
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Douglas Hanks
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
In 2023, OpenAI almost fell into disarray after CEO Sam Altman was briefly ousted as CEO.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
City attorney may be ousted in primary Until this primary, an incumbent city attorney had made the runoff in Los Angeles since 1933, according to a city archivist.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
This edition is once again under the stewardship of Artistic Director Tiziana Rocca, who returned to the role in 2025 after being unceremoniously ousted in 2017 amid political turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Among those ousted were former executive producer Tanya Simon; executive editor Dragaan Mihailovich; and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 June 2026
Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega also were ousted.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Douglas Hanks
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
In 2023, OpenAI almost fell into disarray after CEO Sam Altman was briefly ousted as CEO.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
City attorney may be ousted in primary Until this primary, an incumbent city attorney had made the runoff in Los Angeles since 1933, according to a city archivist.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
This edition is once again under the stewardship of Artistic Director Tiziana Rocca, who returned to the role in 2025 after being unceremoniously ousted in 2017 amid political turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has also ousted its popular music director, sparking a crisis among donors, patrons and audiences.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Among those ousted were former executive producer Tanya Simon; executive editor Dragaan Mihailovich; and correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 June 2026
Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega also were ousted.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ousted
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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And the gameplay wrinkles weren't much better with the Soulmates twist meaning people were playing (and being evicted) as pairs for the first few weeks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Phillips, in return, pushed Aguirre and was also ejected.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In 2020, Hammon became the first woman to serve as head coach in a game, taking over after Popovich got ejected.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Then, just three plays later, Grier was sacked by Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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During Wednesday’s open-media look, Thomas flew around the edge during 11-on-11 and would have likely sacked quarterback Justin Fields in a game situation.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 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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There was a long way to go but Fabian Hurzeler’s side were deprived a great chance to secure a point.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The anonymous e-mailer later outed herself in a comment on the Discord of Mandy Matney’s Lunashark Media company.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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But just one pitch later, Judge inside-outed a 93-mph sinker over the fence.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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For more than a week, the country’s teacher’s union has blockaded roads and toppled World Cup statues in an annual push to win better working conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The master lawsuit also targets a slew of defendants who have been blamed for overgrown brush, toppled wooden power poles, natural gas explosions and a lack of water, all contributing to the mammoth blaze.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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“Ousted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ousted. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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