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ouster

noun

Definition of ousternext
as in ejection

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Recent Examples of ouster Beyond Norvell’s program, Alford’s ouster reflects a broader set of organizational and financial challenges that have confronted Florida State for years—and that the university has increasingly sought to address through unconventional means. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The ouster of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad led Damascus to curtail Russia’s military presence on the eastern Mediterranean. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 The 2024 measles vaccination campaign was disrupted during the political upheaval that led to Hasina’s ouster. — Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Following Napier’s ouster, interim coach Billy Gonzales unleashed Baugh against rival Florida State, which had never allowed a Florida player to rush for so many yards. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ouster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ouster
  1. ejection
  2. relocation
  3. expulsion
  4. resettlement
  5. banishment
  6. extradition
  7. displacement
  8. dispossession
Noun
  • Still, the ejection and the outrage about Rincon’s hat simmered online and found its way onto the field.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Eddings’ comments prompted an argument with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol that led to Marmol’s ejection.
    — Michael Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of ejection
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  • Other projects include a new 5,537-space parking garage, which is scheduled to open in November, and the relocation of rental car facilities, with construction set to begin in 2027.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Since the lawsuit was filed by the states, Paramount has threatened to move its headquarters out of California, eyeing homes like Nashville as potential relocation spots.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of relocation
Noun
  • Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as party leader Sunday following a wave of defections and expulsions from her caucus.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Penalties of that process range from temporary suspensions to permanent expulsions from office.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of expulsion
Noun
  • Over the past five years, Europe’s political debate has shifted away from resettlement and toward returns.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond language barriers and bureaucratic challenges Refugees enter the country through a formal resettlement system.
    — Hyojin Im, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of resettlement
Noun
  • Lucas and her attorneys with the Liberty Counsel, a conservative Christian legal organization, assert that her ownership of the property shields her from banishment.
    — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Enes Kanter Freedom filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Sky after his banishment from Wintrust Arena.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of banishment
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  • The Turin Court of Appeal blocked the extradition request during a hearing on July 20.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Under Spanish law, extradition cannot proceed if a request ​is found to be politically motivated.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of extradition
Noun
  • The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, including war, insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of displacement
Noun
  • For them, Zionism is defined in terms of its outcomes for Palestinians, which have included displacement, dispossession, destruction and the denial of their rights.
    — Dov Waxman, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Stealing America dramatically expands this history by tracing Indigenous enslavement and land dispossession throughout the full range of American history.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispossession

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“Ouster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ouster. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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