dethroned

past tense of dethrone

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dethroned Miami’s ultra-exclusive Fisher Island has been dethroned as the nation’s most expensive ZIP code after a two-year reign. Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 The match was meh, but Baron Corbin dethroned Trick Williams to become the first new champion crowned at SummerSlam. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The championship dethroned Argentina, which was trying to become the first repeat champion since Brazil in 1962. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Jaws became the very first summer blockbuster and was the highest-grossing movie of all time (until Star Wars dethroned it two years later). Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again. Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The king of fast food has officially been dethroned. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Texas has dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies. The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethroned
Verb
  • To offset the salary and dump a disappointing player, the Sox sent deposed closer Seranthony Domínguez, along with prospects Boston Smith and Nolan Jones, to Seattle.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sharaa later led the push that finally deposed Bashar in December 2024, more than a decade after the Syrian revolt against his brutal and corrupt rule began in 2011.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the homes damaged on Tuesday, a semi-trailer also toppled over in Hammond because of the sheer force of the winds.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In Manizales, also within the country’s coffee growing axis, other footage showed a tower atop the city’s landmark Gothic cathedral toppled from its foundation.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The offense couldn’t run the ball, and Dart was sacked three times early by defensive tackles Darius Alexander and Josh Tupou and safety Tyler Nubin.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bennett threw at least one interception, and Simpson was sacked at least once.
    Kai Dizon, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Dethroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroned. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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