RELEGATIONS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

relegations

noun

plural of relegation

as in expulsions

the forced removal from a homeland the relegation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps during World War II

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Recent Examples of relegations Burnley have become something of a yo-yo club over the past five years, bouncing between the top two divisions with two promotions and three relegations. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Mexico’s first division, Liga MX, whose television viewership in the United States exceeds that of the English Premier League and MLS combined, paused relegations for six seasons in 2020 due to the financial uncertainty brought on by COVID-19. — Kirk Bowman, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 Mercedes-Benz has ruled the 2026 Formula 1 season under the sport’s new relegations, with wins in each of the first six races. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026

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The election comes as trade talks falter and British Columbia’s opposition Conservatives struggle with defections, expulsions and a leadership change.

— 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 expulsions

Noun

The practice, which applies to detainees who have received final orders of removal from an immigration court, could speed deportations by making last-minute legal challenges harder to pursue, immigration lawyers said.

— Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Salazar has been speaking out against mass deportations throughout her reelection campaign.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of deportations

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