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the sack

NOUN
ejection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banishment elimination eviction ouster removal
STRONG
disbarment discharge dismissal exile
WEAK
the boot the heave-ho throwing out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
welcoming
STRONG
employment hiring retention
NOUN
walking papers
Synonyms
WEAK
discharge notice dismissal heave-ho marching orders pink slip the boot walking ticket

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As he broke the sack record first set by Michael Strahan and later matched by T.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The 42-year-old incorporated hacky sacks into a recent workout, challenging students to push-ups each time the sack dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Spaniard appeared close to the sack towards the end of 2025 after a poor run of form, but Madrid have won their last five matches.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Winning the Europa League - in a shocking final against Manchester United that was an insult to any perceived "DNA" - did not save him from the sack.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Taking the sack of candy that Grandpa had given me, I started up to Daisy’s playhouse.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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