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
Both candidates lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. 1937: Joe Louis became heavyweight boxing champion of the world by dethroning James Braddock in front of 41,675 paying customers in Comiskey Park.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Now the Oilers hope a healthy and revamped lineup that includes Walman playing significant minutes is enough to dethrone the Panthers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Dodgers dethroned as our top 3 sees a major shakeup
A further eight of you went with 15 entries, three of you tried 14, and six settled for 13.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Now the Oilers hope a healthy and revamped lineup that includes Walman playing significant minutes is enough to dethrone the Panthers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Dodgers dethroned as our top 3 sees a major shakeup
A further eight of you went with 15 entries, three of you tried 14, and six settled for 13.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethrone
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Onganía’s rule lasted only a few years before he was deposed and replaced by another general, and soon the political chaos was matched by economic disruption.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Before Attacking Iran, The IAF Made Syrian Airspace More Accessible Than Ever Before After armed opposition groups in Syria finally deposed the Assad regime in a lightning November-December 2024 offensive, Israel swiftly took action.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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In 2011, Barack Obama conducted an 8 month campaign in Libya to topple Gaddafi.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Those are assertions that will be reexamined as the impact of Saturday’s U.S. bombings becomes clearer. ‘MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN’: Trump, who previously denied wanting to topple Iran’s regime, on Sunday seemed to encourage that idea.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Lei, who shot to fame with bold plans to unseat Apple Inc. in China, is counting on EVs to take on Elon Musk’s Tesla and fuel the final chapter of his entrepreneurial career.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The president has already lashed out at Representative Thomas Massie after the Kentucky Republican criticized Trump's decision to bomb Iran, with Axios reporting that the president's political operation has launched an effort to unseat Massie.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethrone. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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