as in to out
to drive or force out
cast them out of the tribe for violating sacred traditions
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Recent Examples of cast out
Two years after Sri Lankans rose up and cast out a political dynasty whose profligacy had brought economic ruin, the country is in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime reinvention.
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Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Democratic primary turnout between Waukegan and North Chicago was 3,309 votes cast out of a registered voter base of 50,059 or 6.6%, according to the Lake County Clerk’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Just months after being cast out by the Memphis Grizzlies — who traded for the No. 10 pick in 2021 on draft night — Williams totaled 23 points, four off his career-high, and six rebounds against the defending NBA champions.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Democratic primary turnout between Waukegan and North Chicago was 3,309 votes cast out of a registered voter base of 50,059 or 6.6%, according to the Lake County Clerk’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Just months after being cast out by the Memphis Grizzlies — who traded for the No. 10 pick in 2021 on draft night — Williams totaled 23 points, four off his career-high, and six rebounds against the defending NBA champions.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast out
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Instead, transgender troops who do not voluntarily come forward could be outed by commanders or others aware of their medical status.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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Bernardino threw 23 pitches over 1 2/3 innings Tuesday night after Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning, one of six relievers Boston had to use.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Estabrook, who’d already removed his mask and begun striding toward the mound as well, dramatically ejected the right-hander.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. (Netflix) Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The case against him was ultimately dismissed last July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Brown fouled out with 2:50 left in the third quarter, banished to the Phantom Zone, hanging up his cape with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Honestly, whoever designed this mind-numbing, incomprehensible plan should be banished to an island where they will hopefully be devoured by wildlife.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Over time, anyone who really questioned the theology of Biden was eventually kicked out, and the only people remaining in that inner circle are the truest of true believers.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
20 May 2025
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March 14, 2014: Chris Brown is kicked out of Malibu treatment facility Brown was kicked out of the Malibu treatment facility where a judge had ordered him to stay.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Pena ran off three victories after that, beating Milana Dudieva, Jessica Eye and Cat Zingano before Valentina Shevchenko ended her winning streak with a January 2017 armbar submission.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Chicago put the game to bed in the seventh with a run off reliever Juan Mejia.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
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In some scenarios, the interplay of changing immigration and automation patterns on labor and energy markets in the next ten years as a result of this legislation could turn out to be economic positives.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And English actor Harris Dickinson, terrific in films like Babygirl and Triangle of Sadness, turns out to be a smart, promising director as well.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Cast out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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