EXPULSION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

expulsion

noun

ik-ˈspəl-shən

Definition of expulsion

as in deportation

the forced removal from a homeland the ruthless expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British

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Recent Examples of expulsion And so Ludwig Wilhelm Sachs, a Königsberg physician and a former member of Ebel’s circle, embittered by his expulsion, intervened. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 As well as expulsion from the play-offs, Southampton were handed a four-point deduction which applies to the upcoming Championship season. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 One sign of Rhaenyra's power play is her expulsion of adviser and one-time lover Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), who served as the queen's conscience. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 If this committee finds Ammons at fault on any charge, the committee would make a disciplinary recommendation, which could be a reprimand, censure, expulsion from the House or no penalty. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expulsion

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deportation

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The spike in arrests comes as the agency, infused with billions of dollars last summer by Congress, has also hired 12,000 new deportation officers and investigative agents.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Another deportation flight is scheduled for this Thursday, the Miami Herald has learned.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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