1
as in to out
to drive or force out
we summarily ejected the unwanted guest from our party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to expel
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the malfunctioning VCR abruptly stopped rewinding and ejected the tape
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eject
Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.
—
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The rider was ejected onto the highway, and the motorcycle came to a rest on a dirt embankment next to the highway, Lopez said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The team reasons that this is because many third stars in these systems were either too difficult to see or have been ejected from the system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected off the vehicle, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for eject
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The rider was ejected onto the highway, and the motorcycle came to a rest on a dirt embankment next to the highway, Lopez said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The team reasons that this is because many third stars in these systems were either too difficult to see or have been ejected from the system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected off the vehicle, police said.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for eject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eject
Verb
-
Among the line-up for this year’s speakers is also director-producer duo Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke (Kill List, Bulk, Sightseers) as well as Andrea Arnold, best known for her 2024 Cannes outing Bird.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
-
In March, 2008, the Post published a front-page story on Eliot Spitzer, then the governor of New York, who—after cracking down on prostitution rings while serving as the state’s attorney general, from 1999 to 2006—was outed as having patronized an escort service.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
In early 2019, then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank upheld the findings and expelled Cephus.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
-
Bridgeport, home of the Doremus Congregational Church, was hit hard by the tragedy. 1912: U.S. Sen. William Lorimer of Illinois was expelled from the U.S. Senate for election rigging following Tribune’s reports of corruption.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Verb
-
The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
-
In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
-
And that’s what all three of these companies are chasing: trust, at scale.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
To start, banish these five categories of items from your countertops ASAP.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
-
As former players who lived the mind games firsthand, the trio will bring their behind-the-scenes insights, examine the strategies, decipher the deception, and, of course, banish the boring in their new podcast.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
Verb
-
Then the pick-up trucks come and disgorge their expensive property around the bullring.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
-
It is now made from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes and, interestingly, not disgorged or filtered, so that the natural sediment remains in the bottle.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eject. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share