1
as in dismissing
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 deposing
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 evicting
to end the occupancy or possession of
the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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Recent Examples of ousting
Labour, unlike the main opposition Conservative Party, doesn't have a history of ousting its leaders.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
The New York representative was first elected as a 28-year-old waitress in a stunning 2018 Democratic primary upset, ousting a top lieutenant to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in a Bronx and Queens district.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Community activist Eunisses Hernandez rocked the political establishment four years ago, ousting Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, a veteran of Eastside politics.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
First, in conditions short of absolute authoritarianism, as long as elections are still happening, ousting a wannabe dictator is possible.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But ousting Powell would be legally dubious, Dan Urman, director of the law and public policy minor at Northeastern University, told CBS News.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Those voters stuck to their word at the polls last week, ousting two City Council members who had voted for tax breaks for the data center.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Minnesota exacted revenge the following spring, ousting Denver in seven games in the conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 May 2026
The New York representative was first elected as a 28-year-old waitress in a stunning 2018 Democratic primary upset, ousting a top lieutenant to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in a Bronx and Queens district.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Community activist Eunisses Hernandez rocked the political establishment four years ago, ousting Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, a veteran of Eastside politics.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
First, in conditions short of absolute authoritarianism, as long as elections are still happening, ousting a wannabe dictator is possible.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But ousting Powell would be legally dubious, Dan Urman, director of the law and public policy minor at Northeastern University, told CBS News.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Those voters stuck to their word at the polls last week, ousting two City Council members who had voted for tax breaks for the data center.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Minnesota exacted revenge the following spring, ousting Denver in seven games in the conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ousting
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Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Then came Obiang, who took power in 1979 by deposing his uncle, Nguema, and overturned the ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The judge also said attorneys across the lawsuits will need to work together to coordinate deposing counselors, campers and staff only one time to minimize harm.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn’t pay their rent under a federal eviction moratoriumthat lasted almost a year — costing him and his investors over $1 million.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Prasad, at the time of the filing, claimed that the property owner had signed a lease that prevents them from evicting the campus.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But so far the government has decided not to intervene by sacking him and backpedalling on allowing Russia to participate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Szabo, the city administrative officer, issued a grim warning this week about the proposal heading to the November ballot that would repeal the city’s business tax, depriving the city of about $860 million per year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Lomax, sensing his happiness, forces its end, depriving Stoner of this brief joy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Angels could be seen all around — some on the walls depicting Moses' life and death, and another above, on Michelangelo’s fresco, banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Was banishing Natalie Anderson Tara’s ultimate undoing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Dash camera video from inside the truck shows the moment of impact and appears to show the truck toppling onto its side.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Ousting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ousting. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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