1
as in to eject
to drive or force out
she was ousted from her job after it was proven she'd been pilfering company supplies
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2
as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the people finally rose up and ousted the corrupt dictator
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3
as in to evict
to end the occupancy or possession of
the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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Recent Examples of oust
Kansas City attorney Stacy Lake, who lost to White in the Democratic primary for County Executive in 2022, has thrown her hat in the ring to try to run again if voters oust White.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The results of a Charlotte City Council race that ousted a current council member remained largely unchanged by a Tuesday recount.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Until 2023, populist parties Thaksin backed had won every election since 2001 only to be repeatedly ousted by judicial and military coups—turmoil punctuated by often deadly street protests.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Directed and co-produced by Guadagnino with a screenplay from Simon Rich, the upcoming film is said to be a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence — namely, the period at OpenAI that saw CEO Sam Altman abruptly ousted and reinstated within a few days.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The results of a Charlotte City Council race that ousted a current council member remained largely unchanged by a Tuesday recount.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Until 2023, populist parties Thaksin backed had won every election since 2001 only to be repeatedly ousted by judicial and military coups—turmoil punctuated by often deadly street protests.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Directed and co-produced by Guadagnino with a screenplay from Simon Rich, the upcoming film is said to be a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence — namely, the period at OpenAI that saw CEO Sam Altman abruptly ousted and reinstated within a few days.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oust
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The fan was immediately ejected from Gainbridge Fieldhouse by security.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What the law changes Before SB 2929, referees and judges had to issue a verbal warning before ejecting a spectator.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Swift will likely not be deposed in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Wayfarer cofounder Steve Sarowitz, CEO Jamey Heath and Baldoni will be deposed later this month.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Talks of a potential lease sale come as Miami-Dade continues court proceedings to try and evict the Seaquarium from the county land.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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By a vote of 3-2, the houseguests voted to evict Will.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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The defense attorney, Michael Caesar, told jurors that Bragg became enraged after Gladney outed him as a gay man, and sought revenge.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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It's also expected that David Giuntoli, who may or may not have outed himself as the Game Maker in the season 1 finale, will play a larger role in season 2.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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When these pillars of the French Republic were being toppled, Matisse and his family resisted.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Granford collected a hat trick with an assist as Holliston (3-2-1) toppled Dedham 4-0 in Tri-Valley League play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ruling deprived them of a fair opportunity to investigate the denial, according to their attorney.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Upon death, players are banished back to their last save space, many of which need to be unlocked with rosaries.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The TheraFace Depuffing Wand works its temperature-changing magic to banish puffiness and add brightness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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As for Healey’s approval rating, the MassINC poll confirms what most already know as the days count down to the 2026 election — any Republican hoping to unseat Healey will have a tough time, especially as national conservatives continue to keep Massachusetts in their crosshairs.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Ballinger, a 31-year-old small business owner from Saint Paul, will look to unseat Bryan King, a Republican from Green Forest, who bested his father in the 2022 Republican Primary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Oust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oust. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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