EXPULSIONS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

expulsions

noun

plural of expulsion

as in deportations

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 expulsions Only 14 cases led to suspensions and seven to expulsions or dismissals. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 University President Michael Kotlikoff said its disciplinary process resulted in two expulsions and two suspensions of at least two semesters. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Cornell has said the process led to a range of sanctions, including suspensions and expulsions, and the Chi Phi chapter was closed and remains barred from campus. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Cornell says its process ended in expulsions and suspensions. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 The university said its Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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deportations

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Trump’s prioritization of deportations has changed how ICE is operating and more than doubled the number of deportation officers nationwide, leading to more arrests and removals.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The primary came as the Chicago area reeled from arrests, deportations and violence that occurred during Operation Midway Blitz, the federal government’s immigration enforcement campaign last fall.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

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