eject

verb

i-ˈjekt How to pronounce eject (audio)
Definition of ejectnext
1
as in to out
to drive or force out we summarily ejected the unwanted guest from our party

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2
as in to expel
to violently throw out or off (something from within) the malfunctioning VCR abruptly stopped rewinding and ejected the tape

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How does the verb eject contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of eject are evict, expel, and oust. While all these words mean "to drive or force out," eject carries an especially strong implication of throwing or thrusting out from within as a physical action.

ejected an obnoxious patron from the bar

When would evict be a good substitute for eject?

The synonyms evict and eject are sometimes interchangeable, but evict chiefly applies to turning out of house and home.

evicted for nonpayment of rent

Where would expel be a reasonable alternative to eject?

Although the words expel and eject have much in common, expel stresses a thrusting out or driving away especially permanently which need not be physical.

a student expelled from college

When could oust be used to replace eject?

The words oust and eject can be used in similar contexts, but oust implies removal or dispossession by power of the law or by force or compulsion.

police ousted the squatters

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Recent Examples of eject Illinois State Police said Tuesday a driver on the Interstate 57 northbound ramp to 147th Street in Harvey was killed Sunday after striking a wall and being ejected from the vehicle, according to preliminary investigations. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 Reid and Atlanta big man Mouhamed Gueye were both ejected after a brief scuffle in the second half. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026 That may not be enough to stop furious lawmakers trying to eject the prime minister from office over his failure of judgment. —Jill Lawless, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 Even Panthers coach Paul Maurice joined the mayhem in getting ejected. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eject
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eject
  1. out
  2. expel
  3. dismiss
  4. erupt
  5. chase
  6. spit
  7. banish
  8. disgorge
Verb
  • Of course, these posts outing Khan as a potential Twitter troll—this time anonymously as compared to the troll activity on his own account—led to harassing tweets from pro-AEW accounts.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The San Jose State controversy initially gained traction in conservative media outlets, including the website Reduxx, which outed the athlete before the 2024 season.
    — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Definition of out
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  • Palestinian citizens of Israel are descendants of those who were not expelled or forced to flee their homes when Israel was established in 1948.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Others expel water from their cells to prevent the freeze-thaw cycle from bursting cell walls.
    — Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of expel
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  • After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.
    — JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Saab denied the allegations and appealed to have the charges dismissed on grounds of diplomatic immunity.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of dismiss
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  • News of the possible project erupted last month after reports emerged that the federal government was eyeing the large, empty warehouse in a south Kansas City industrial park for an immigration detention center with thousands of beds.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Violence erupted in Kansas in 1854, not over fugitive slaves but over the prospect of slavery taking hold there.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of erupt
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  • Aljorna, the affidavit claimed, hit a light pole before fleeing from the car, with an ICE agent chasing him on foot toward the home.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • The music video interposes clips of a nation on fire—thieves and looters running rampant, protesters spitting in cops’ faces—with footage of Aldean and his band playing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, vowing to deliver justice.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
  • American consumers and small businesses alike are spitting fire these days about the cost of credit cards, while the companies profiting from them are making money hand over fist.
    — Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of spit
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  • Who got banished on 'The Traitors'?
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of banish
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  • On Tuesday morning, all eyes on Wall Street seemed glued to the nearest screens in expectation that the Supreme Court would finally disgorge its opinion on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Moses was held in fear—his dossiers could disgorge the dark secret of anyone who opposed him.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of disgorge

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“Eject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eject. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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