evict
verb (used with object)
to expel (a person, especially a tenant) from land, a building, etc., by legal process, as for nonpayment of rent.
evicting
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present participleof evict.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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In some states, evicting a tenant who does not pay can take up to six months.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
He was the leader of the military when it began a 2017 crackdown evicting Rohingya in droves from their homes in western Myanmar.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Under the new law, the grounds for evicting tenants are significantly tightened up.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“There are no plans or discussions about evicting IDEPSCA,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
“It’s Mr. Beiderman, and he’s not evicting us. He’s not renewing our lease,” Mama said.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
