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ousted

[ous-tid] / ˈaʊs tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
dismissed
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
removed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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That year, when several members of OpenAI's board ousted Altman, Nadella came to his support.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The by-election marks the first electoral test for the new leaders of the Liberal and National parties, respectively Angus Taylor, who ousted Ley in February, and Matt Canavan, who replaced David Littleproud in March.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The freshly ousted president of Kosovo pops in for a debrief.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The pair were among dozens of senior military figures ousted in the most extensive purges since the Mao era.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Further investigation eliminated other suspects, like the ruffian oil workers who had been pinpointed by Harve Freas, the ousted sheriff.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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