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ousted

[ous-tid] / ˈaʊs tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
dismissed
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
removed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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The trial offered a fresh look at major moments in OpenAI’s history, including the “blip” when Altman was briefly ousted as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

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

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Bass ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley last year, saying she should have kept critical fire personnel on duty on the day the fire broke out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But when the school’s president was later ousted for incompetence, the trustees appointed Garfield to the position.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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