oust
verb (used with object)
to expel or remove from a place or position occupied.
ousting
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present participleof oust.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The coup ousting Suu Kyi also triggered a civil war in Myanmar, where she won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent campaign for democracy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
After ousting Alcaraz, Shelton is now the second-highest ranked player remaining in the draw after world number two Alexander Zverev.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
She has also had to navigate internal volatility after the ousting of the company’s chairman in May, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
She says Calvert is “much more senior” than Kim, so ousting him would be “more significant.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
When I arrived at the theater a few mornings later, I was horrified to find that the company had drawn up a petition demanding the ousting of DeSheim.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
