expels

verb

Definition of expelsnext
present tense third-person singular of expel
1
as in ejects
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 radiates
to throw or give off something in a wastebasket was expelling a foul odor

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3
as in erupts
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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4
as in exhales
to let or force out of the lungs asked the patient to expel a deep breath

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expels
  1. radiates
  2. casts
  3. erupts
  4. emits
  5. spits
  6. releases
  7. emanates
  8. eliminates
Verb
  • This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.
    Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.
    Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of casts
Verb
  • While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Horrified by the monster standing before them, the audience erupts into pandemonium and starts to attack, ripping off limbs and severing heads.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupts
Verb
  • This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
    Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of emits
Verb
  • Combined, the powertrain spits out 1,184 horsepower.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spits
Verb
  • Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of releases
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  • Stripped of its shimmer and sparkle, Pamela Anderson's personal canvas still emanates radiance and light.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • And that emanates from Congress.
    Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of emanates
Verb
  • This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminates
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