as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dethrone
The Mercury dethroned the defending champion Liberty and knocked off the top-seeded Lynx.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
By shirking the Democratic brand, Osborn has a shot at winning his race, as Cockburn points out, and may offer a model for other candidates attempting to dethrone Republicans in rural red states.
—Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Elon Musk was dethroned as the richest man in the world last week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The total puts Ellison closer to dethroning Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest individual.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dethrone
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
By shirking the Democratic brand, Osborn has a shot at winning his race, as Cockburn points out, and may offer a model for other candidates attempting to dethrone Republicans in rural red states.
—Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Elon Musk was dethroned as the richest man in the world last week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
The total puts Ellison closer to dethroning Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest individual.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dethrone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethrone
Verb
-
Ellis has ordered Bovino be deposed in the case and a preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Also among the deposed were Lively's costars Jenny Slate, 41, and Isabela Ferrer, 20.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The effort is widely seen as an attempt to topple Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, for whom the Department of Justice has offered a $50 million reward.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Deco Brothers Stackable Can Rack Organizer Canned foods are essential in every pantry, but stacking cans on top of each other can be a recipe for disaster when heavy cans topple over (especially for your toes).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Also running to unseat Collins is the state’s incumbent governor, Janet Mills, who is term limited.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Lai’s speeches were timed leading up to July recall votes that could have unseated 24 lawmakers for the pro-China KMT and thus tip the balance of power for his DPP in the Legislative Yuan.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethrone. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share