turfed (out)

verb

Definition of turfed (out)next
past tense of turf (out), chiefly British
as in outed
to drive or force out the pub keeper doesn't hesitate to turf out anyone who gets too drunk

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  1. ejected
  2. dismissed
  3. banished
  4. cast out
Verb
  • The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ejected
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  • It's been six months since an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin was dismissed in New Mexico.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Baldwin cupped his face in his hands and wept as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the charge cannot be brought against the actor again.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismissed
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  • So, before turning off the lights that zigzagged across the lot, McArdle sized up the pile of trees that had been banished to the back of the shed.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • He was then banished and given the title Marquis of Haihun.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of banished
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  • 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
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