as in to out
to drive or force out
cast them out of the tribe for violating sacred traditions
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Recent Examples of cast out
Now, the poorest Americans feel increasingly cast out.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
These habitats were destroyed, and the snakes were cast out, by wealthy lynxes who greedily expanded into the cold lands that suited their own species.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Children saw Campbell as an almost mythical figure, blessed by the Holy Spirit with the power to speak in tongues, cast out demons and heal the sick.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Aside from Blanc, the constant in the franchise is a stellar cast out to have fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cast out
Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
These habitats were destroyed, and the snakes were cast out, by wealthy lynxes who greedily expanded into the cold lands that suited their own species.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Children saw Campbell as an almost mythical figure, blessed by the Holy Spirit with the power to speak in tongues, cast out demons and heal the sick.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Aside from Blanc, the constant in the franchise is a stellar cast out to have fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cast out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast out
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Before Imai’s appearance in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Espada expressed cautious optimism that the 27-year-old right-hander would need only one minor-league rehab outing before returning to the major-league rotation.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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So says Leslie Fremar, outing herself as the real-life inspiration for Emily, the uptight first assistant to fictional magazine editor Miranda Priestly.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 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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Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals series against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center after striking Houston All-Star center Alperen Şengün in the head with his left forearm.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Brent Rooker, who hit a two-run homer to snap an 0-for-20 slump and give the Athletics a 2-0 lead in the first, had an RBI single to chase Gaddis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Tollinche’s mom confronted them with a broom, chasing them away, a law enforcement source said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That lawsuit, along with a countersuit by the PGA Tour, was dismissed a year later.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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There’s too much effort, too much time, and too much sincerity apparent behind this film to dismiss it outright.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what pest control costs to banish these pests from your home forever.—
Ana Durrani,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that would be true even during a typical presidency, to say nothing of one that has systematically attacked the freedom of the press, sought to disempower the WHCA, and banished some of its members.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Likely, the right play will often be to collapse the Spurs’ defense and then kick out.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Staff identified the man in the video as the same person who had been kicked out the previous evening, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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The Giants took the lead at the start, scoring a first-inning run off Steven Matz.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The driver then got out of the vehicle and ran off, but deputies gave chase.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Often, Bell wrote, desegregation turned out not to be the fastest or surest method to improve these children’s school experience.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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While Ingrid wants nothing to do with the case, Udo stays on where he gets caught up with an enigmatic local who turns out to be a master at the board game.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20out. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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