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as in ejecting
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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as in radiating
to throw or give off
something in a wastebasket was expelling a foul odor
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as in erupting
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 exhaling
to let or force out of the lungs
asked the patient to expel a deep breath
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Recent Examples of expelling
In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
While proponents of mass deportations have argued that expelling millions of people could help the affordability crisis by curbing demand, that pullback would be overshadowed greatly by the lack of worker supply, economists said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Each one is equipped with a rapid-release valve for expelling all hydrogen gas in the event of a fire.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others – all persons of interest, as Canada’s foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
—Rob Gillies, Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others—all persons of interest, as Canada's foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
—Rob Gillies, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
The extraordinary step has sharply escalated diplomatic tensions between the countries, with India swiftly expelling six Canadian diplomats in response, including the acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Felled by a heart attack on Martha’s Vineyard, just days after expelling Pete.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
While proponents of mass deportations have argued that expelling millions of people could help the affordability crisis by curbing demand, that pullback would be overshadowed greatly by the lack of worker supply, economists said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Each one is equipped with a rapid-release valve for expelling all hydrogen gas in the event of a fire.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others – all persons of interest, as Canada’s foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
—Rob Gillies, Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others—all persons of interest, as Canada's foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
—Rob Gillies, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
The extraordinary step has sharply escalated diplomatic tensions between the countries, with India swiftly expelling six Canadian diplomats in response, including the acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Felled by a heart attack on Martha’s Vineyard, just days after expelling Pete.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expelling
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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His father remembers visiting Scott around this time and driving around with him between casting calls.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lava is erupting from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Webcam imagery shows a line of fissures erupting lava fountains feeding lava flows at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu within Kaluapele.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ignoring or dismissing a woman’s expertise.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cuomo, a Democrat, has denied the allegations, dismissing the investigations as politically motivated attacks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fewer family-friendly or holiday-themed movies releasing on Christmas Day is not an entirely new phenomenon.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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After Newport, Dylan kept performing and writing new music, releasing two albums in one year and continuing his shift from folk to rock.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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An Ohio mother is facing criminal charges for allegedly abusing her baby by spitting at her and pouring dish soap down her mouth, authorities said.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Authorities allege Workman was seen in a video spitting on her baby’s face and pouring dish soap in the infant’s mouth, according to unspecified court documents cited by WKRC, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Fox 19.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pictures and video included with that post showed the helicopter burning in a field, emitting dark black plumes of smoke.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Radars operate by emitting electromagnetic radiation, which is reflected by objects and detected by the radar system.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Chief Financial Officer Jay Rising said the upgrade is beneficial not only at times when the city is issuing bonds, but also for more routine business matters such as leasing vehicles and equipment.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The city also turned to empty office buildings, issuing no-bid emergency contracts to real estate developers and other contractors, some of whom were politically connected to the mayor.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Expelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expelling. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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