as in deposed
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 dethroned
The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Both reigning champions from last year were dethroned in the competition, which drew more than 500 ticket holders.
—Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
San Clemente dethroned last year’s national champions, the Encinitas Board Riders.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The Philippines dethroned India as the largest call center employer about 15 years ago.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
His grandfather, Charles I, was the last emperor before being dethroned at the end of the First World War and the empire being dissolved.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Nvidia recently dethroned Apple as TSMC’s biggest customer.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla was dethroned early this year by Chinese automaker BYD as the largest EV seller in the world, but for many Californians, Musk’s signature vehicles are still an obvious choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Then Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998, bumping the cherry classic from its perch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Both reigning champions from last year were dethroned in the competition, which drew more than 500 ticket holders.
—Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
San Clemente dethroned last year’s national champions, the Encinitas Board Riders.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The Philippines dethroned India as the largest call center employer about 15 years ago.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
His grandfather, Charles I, was the last emperor before being dethroned at the end of the First World War and the empire being dissolved.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Nvidia recently dethroned Apple as TSMC’s biggest customer.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla was dethroned early this year by Chinese automaker BYD as the largest EV seller in the world, but for many Californians, Musk’s signature vehicles are still an obvious choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Then Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998, bumping the cherry classic from its perch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethroned
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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On the mainland, the smokestack at Jackson Memorial Hospital toppled over, cutting off power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Last Thursday, during the test failure, one of Blue Origin’s massive launch towers toppled, and the other appears to be seriously damaged.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The board opted against activating a clause in his contract where he could be sacked without compensation.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Opponents sacked Herbert 54 times last season, a career high.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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“Dethroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroned. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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