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dethrone

verb

di-ˈthrōn

Definition of dethrone

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

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Recent Examples of dethrone The analysts even said that Meta might be able to dethrone Google as the world's biggest ad platform. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Ali and Hotch’s feud got personal after Hotch initially dethroned Ali as the international champion. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Beef is finally dethroned in America One thing about Americans? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Naperville Central will try to dethrone defending Class 3A state champion Naperville North in the DuPage Valley Conference as Benet moves to the Chicago Catholic League. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dethrone

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The Turkish government was deposed in a military coup in 1980, and in the aftermath, the CHP (along with every other party) was banned from politics.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
After Terri hired a lawyer and stopped cooperating with authorities, Desiree filed a civil suit as an investigative tool to depose her and others to get information.

— Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of depose

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The tent is still at capacity, only one cake has toppled over, and the viewing public is still sizing up the show’s newest judge, Nigella Lawson.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
This ship, however, did not have the same landing luck as its predecessor, and exploded moments after toppling into the waters.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

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Blanda and a growing group of neighbors at the Vilamoura at Rancho San Clemente have banded together to oppose the surprise fee and initiated a recall election to try to unseat the HOA board.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The line is a direct jab at Vang’s bid to unseat Matsui in the Sacramento region’s 7th Congressional District.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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