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as in to eject
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 to depose
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 to evict
to end the occupancy or possession of
the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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Recent Examples of oust
Earlier this year, the commission voted to oust him as chairman of Bayfront Park Management Trust amid a federal lawsuit filed by two former employees who accused Carollo of using agency funds to benefit himself, his wife and friends.
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Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The vote is no surprise, as Kennedy appointed several vocal critics of mRNA Covid shots to the panel after ousting all previous members in June.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Online campaigns designed to oust those caught celebrating or mocking Kirk's death have been successful, spurring the resignation of an Indiana Department of Child Services lawyer and at least two teachers, and a firing at Ball State.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, said during the second move to oust Omar from committee work in her career.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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The driver of the car, whom authorities have not identified, was ejected and found near the car, fire rescue says.—
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The passenger in the GMC, Aaron Deandre Radford, 31, of Indianapolis was ejected during the crash.—
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But the arrest on Kelce’s property came two days after a judge overseeing the Lively-Baldoni case denied a request from Baldoni’s legal team for an extension to depose Swift, ABC News reported.—
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Taylor Swift will likely not be deposed in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle.—
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Ashley had the decision to evict either Vince or Morgan from the house.—
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Ashley evicts Morgan Ashley evicts Morgan.—
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The burger diner chain, on social media, outed itself as being behind a billboard in Nashville, Tennessee, calling for the ouster of Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino.—
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One day later, Hailey was seen with her husband Justin Bieber on a lowkey family outing with their 13-month-old son, Jack Blues.—
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If this most fundamental right is allowed to perish, then the rest of our rights and liberties will topple just like dominoes.—
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After a bunch of toppling, wacky noises and looks of despair, Morgan secures what feels like her 75th veto of the season.—
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Gaines argues since Title IX guarantees men and women equal opportunities to compete in athletics, permitting transgender female athletes to compete deprives other women athletes.—
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Igou faces five felony counts, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death and neglecting a dependent by depriving them of education.—
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For Darnold, Thursday’s victory went some way to banishing demons from last season.—
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
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But Gabriel's ability to avoid pressure may just be what earns him a shot to unseat Flacco as Cleveland's QB1.—
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Osborn, a union man unafraid of confronting oligarchy, will once again campaign as an independent in next year’s senatorial race in Nebraska, hoping to unseat the billionaire incumbent, Pete Ricketts.—
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“Oust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oust. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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