as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano disgorged lava in a spectacular nighttime show
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Recent Examples of disgorge
In Tacoma, 35 miles to the south, Ted Bundy grew up near the American Smelting and Refining Co., which disgorged obscene levels of lead and arsenic into the air while netting millions for the Guggenheim dynasty before its 1986 closure.
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Hamilton Cain, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The Chinese appear to be disgorging themselves of their vast stash of treasuries.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
There were only three working business establishments, all of them taverns that loudly disgorged their patrons at 2 a.m.
—Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
The barges form a pier onto which ships that line up alongside the barges could disgorge vehicles.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Hamilton Cain, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The Chinese appear to be disgorging themselves of their vast stash of treasuries.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
There were only three working business establishments, all of them taverns that loudly disgorged their patrons at 2 a.m.
—Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
The barges form a pier onto which ships that line up alongside the barges could disgorge vehicles.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgorge
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In March, he was ejected in Phoenix after a dust-up with Durant.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The seventh inning, meanwhile, saw Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake get ejected.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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With tens of billions of dollars in additional funding now directed toward ICE, Louisiana is at the leading edge of an expansive and aggressive nationwide effort to expel immigrants, far beyond the actions taken during the first Trump administration.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Five days later, on March 15, the Trump administration expelled more than 230 Venezuelan men to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, a country many of them had never even set foot in.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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Clashes erupted elsewhere in the city over the federal government’s drive to promote Hindi – a language closely tied to the BJP’s northern power base and often seen as central to the party’s vision of national unity and Hindu identity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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The stadium continued to erupt with cheers as Beyoncé stood in awe, moved by the energy and love surrounding her.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Mix half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and gargle for 15-30 seconds before spitting it out.30 Try saline nasal washes: This can help flush out allergens, dust, and irritants from your nasal passages.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 July 2025
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He’s continued the ritual back at Loyola Marymount University, the equipment’s spinning wheels spitting the ball out at him, over and over again.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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For example, cruise ships in Europe emit as much sulfur dioxide as one billion cars, according to a recent study.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Different materials in space absorb and emit infrared light at specific wavelengths, creating a kind of unique chemical fingerprint.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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Rowling, who has courted controversy in recent years for spewing transphobic views, is also attached to the project as an executive producer.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Volcanoes in Alaska, Washington state, Oregon and Hawaii have recently been rumbling and even spewing lava, enough to spark a swarm of news stories.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Chad comes roaring into town on a motorbike that’s represented by just a pair of handlebars and a headlight that also belches smoke.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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But state lawmakers didn’t like that, concerned that older vehicles belched more than an over-eater on Thanksgiving, and locked in the date.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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“Disgorge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgorge. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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