1
as in to eject
to drive or force out
animal lover though I am, I was determined to expel the uninvited mouse from my room
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2
as in to cast
to throw or give off
something in a wastebasket was expelling a foul odor
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3
as in to erupt
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
ringing and flashing madly, the slot machine expelled a bucketful of quarters
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as in to exhale
to let or force out of the lungs
asked the patient to expel a deep breath
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Recent Examples of expel
At the end of the movie, the family are expelled from the Garden of Eden.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 July 2025
Months before Israel and the U.S. attacked, Iran had threatened to expel IAEA inspectors and suspend cooperation.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The Moorhead Resource team steps in when students are at risk of being expelled or becoming truant to create a plan to address any underlying issues.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The school served mostly Black students with behavioral problems, who were expelled from other public schools, or who were otherwise on their last chance to get a high school diploma.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 July 2025
Months before Israel and the U.S. attacked, Iran had threatened to expel IAEA inspectors and suspend cooperation.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The Moorhead Resource team steps in when students are at risk of being expelled or becoming truant to create a plan to address any underlying issues.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The school served mostly Black students with behavioral problems, who were expelled from other public schools, or who were otherwise on their last chance to get a high school diploma.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expel
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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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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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At least 279 ballots had been cast at early voting centers by lunchtime July 28, according to Daniel Baxter, the Detroit Elections Department chief of operations, adding that the city expects to receive between 1,250 and 1,750 early voting ballots.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Kim Chang Sung, Suh Sang Bin, Anita B Queen (cast as Lila) and Yon Chul Jung star.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 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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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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He was either shrouded in haze (the gasps of the fog machine eventually became indistinguishable from the vapor being collectively exhaled by the crowd) or obscured by low-angle backlighting.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Sporting clung to the 2-1 lead through six minutes of stoppage time and exhaled after the final whistle.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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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
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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
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 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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To start, banish these five categories of items from your countertops ASAP.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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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
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“Expel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expel. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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