drum (out)

verb

Definition of drum (out)next
as in to out
to drive or force out drummed out of the service for conduct unbecoming an officer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum (out)
  1. out
  2. eject
  3. chase
  4. dismiss
  5. cast out
  6. banish
  7. kick out
  8. run off
Verb
  • This is Jonas’ first non-Brothers Broadway outing in 12 years.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The rooftop also has a bar and lounge area with lawn games like cornhole, cute backdrops and high top tables, perfect for a happy hour, date night or outing with friends.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of out
Verb
  • After the dust cleared, Rockets players Thompson, Jalen Green, head coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan were ejected.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Backup safety Sydney Brown was ejected after throwing Cowboys cornerback Troy Pride to the ground near the tunnel.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of eject
Verb
  • Blown defensive assignments and a lot of puck watching gave Nic Dowd an open net for his ninth, and the Leafs wound up back in the chasing category.
    Omar White, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Browns have given up the ghost while the Dolphins are still chasing theirs.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of chase
Verb
  • The judge issued a ruling to nolle the charges against him, meaning they would be dismissed.
    David R. Cameron, Hartford Courant, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But dismissing these alternatives outright misses the point.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • Locke has gained a large social media following for his conservative political stances and the launch of a mass-deliverance ministry that involves casting out evil spirits.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • At least for Kafka’s sake, he was cast out of the play-calling inner circle before this operation went completely in the tank on Daboll’s watch here in 2024.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cast out
Verb
  • The ritual, performed by a Balinese priest, cleanses both body and soul, banishes evil spirits, and brings good fortune.
    Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Footage maxes out at 1080p, but the camera supports HDR to banish glare and has a 162-degree field of view.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of banish
Verb
  • After Jane aired her grievances in a group chat with their friends and took to TikTok to accuse the poster of refusing to repay her, she was kicked out of the friend group.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In the meantime, Anais got kicked out of three daycares.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of kick out
Verb
  • Advertisement Most people figured the girls had run off.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Security camera footage shows thieves running off with packages delivered to a home or even brazenly posing as a homeowner to accept an item directly from the delivery person.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of run off
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