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as in expulsions
the forced removal from a homeland
the exile of French settlers from Nova Scotia resulted in the birth of the Cajun community in the U.S.
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as in refugees
a person forced to emigrate for political reasons
after being overthrown in a coup, the dictator spent the remainder of his life as an exile in a string of less-than-welcoming countries
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as in banishes
to force to leave a country
with their conquest of the Moors complete, Ferdinand and Isabella next exiled the Jews from Spain
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Recent Examples of exiles
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
And Rubio absorbed the Cuban exiles’ uncompromising stances.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
This group brought together all Korean exiles and established an efficient liaison with leaders inside Korea.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
But Trump-style regime change is unlikely to be the democratic uprising that many Cuban exiles have longed for.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, as Havana calls on Cuban exiles to invest in the island, many in the United States are rejecting the offer outright, viewing it as a desperate move by a government under mounting pressure.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … REVOLUTION RISING — Cuban exiles in Miami say 'this is the end' for communism as island teeters on collapse.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the greatest works of literature and thought ever produced were made by exiles … The unique relationship to the world brought about by displacement – never ‘here’ nor ‘there’ – defines the life of an exile.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two decades, officials in Caracas have also repeatedly accused exiles in the city of orchestrating dozens of plots to overthrow the socialist revolution.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
And Rubio absorbed the Cuban exiles’ uncompromising stances.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
This group brought together all Korean exiles and established an efficient liaison with leaders inside Korea.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
But Trump-style regime change is unlikely to be the democratic uprising that many Cuban exiles have longed for.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, as Havana calls on Cuban exiles to invest in the island, many in the United States are rejecting the offer outright, viewing it as a desperate move by a government under mounting pressure.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … REVOLUTION RISING — Cuban exiles in Miami say 'this is the end' for communism as island teeters on collapse.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the greatest works of literature and thought ever produced were made by exiles … The unique relationship to the world brought about by displacement – never ‘here’ nor ‘there’ – defines the life of an exile.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
This practice exiles him completely from the realm of literary fiction; some might even question whether Patterson is really a writer.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiles
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Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The change in eligibility requirements comes from federal policy updates barring certain asylees, refugees, parolees, individuals with deportation or removal withheld, conditional entrants and victims of trafficking from accessing Cal Fresh, according to the Department of Public Social Services.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tightening of the reins in the British Mandate for Palestine comes as Adolf Hitler and Germany invade Poland, triggering the beginnings of World War II, and as Jewish refugees fleeing persecution begin entering the region.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Many immigration lawyers suspect that the March email ordering a halt in new asylum pretermissions could indicate a shift toward other forms of third-country deportations.—
Molly A. Wallace,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nothing can get in the way of deportations, so ICE personnel and their paychecks are protected.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The move relegates longtime Renegades starter Luis Perez to the bench.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hero of the Seas also features Royal Railway – Hero Station, which transports diners to new destinations through world cuisine in an immersive train car setting.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woodard said she had unknowingly been booked on an American Airlines bus service that transports passengers between the two cities, rather than a traditional flight.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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