as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a governor who was unseated by the first successful recall in the state's history
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Recent Examples of unseat
The party was closing the gap in presidential elections, and in 2018, during a wave of opposition to Republicans during President Trump’s first term, Mr. O’Rourke’s race to unseat Mr. Cruz fell short by fewer than three percentage points.
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Russia has sought to meddle, in 2004 stealing the vote and sparking huge protests that unseated its proxy candidate who stole the vote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Peterson has previously pledged to run at least three times to try to build momentum to unseat Fulcher.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
Crypto’s push to unseat opposition lawmakers and install pro-crypto candidates paid off handsomely, flipping key seats and cementing the sector as a major political force in Washington.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Russia has sought to meddle, in 2004 stealing the vote and sparking huge protests that unseated its proxy candidate who stole the vote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Peterson has previously pledged to run at least three times to try to build momentum to unseat Fulcher.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
Crypto’s push to unseat opposition lawmakers and install pro-crypto candidates paid off handsomely, flipping key seats and cementing the sector as a major political force in Washington.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseat
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On July 10, Jane became queen but was deposed nine days later after her support melted away in the wake of an uprising by Mary’s supporters.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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But they, along with Pino’s brother, who was also deposed, detailed actions Pino took that could be seen as preparations for the end of his life.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The number of sites, and whether they are secured, has been a mystery since rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad last year.—
Megha Rajagopalan,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rafah residents said most of the local population had followed Israel's order to leave, as Israeli strikes toppled buildings there.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the dollar would be dethroned as the world’s reserve currency.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Up until 2021, Labrador retrievers were the most popular dog in America for 31 consecutive years, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC), before being dethroned by French bulldogs in 2022.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Unseat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseat. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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