1
as in relegates
to force to leave a country
in the old days, criminals were sometimes banished to distant lands
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2
as in dismisses
to drive or force out
permanently banished the troublemakers from the youth recreational center
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Recent Examples of banishes
Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 11 Oct. 2024
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banishes
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Banishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banishes. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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