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
When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The king of fast food has officially been dethroned.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Texas has dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies.
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The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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.
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Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
San Clemente dethroned last year’s national champions, the Encinitas Board Riders.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
The Philippines dethroned India as the largest call center employer about 15 years ago.
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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.
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Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethroned
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Albert was notified on February 11 that attorneys planned for him to be deposed on April 29.
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The Joyces are set to be deposed when discovery is complete.
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Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend, wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds.
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Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend as wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds.
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Bellamy, 46, is poised to take his first full-time job in club management, replacing Scott Parker who was sacked in April following Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League.
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.
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“Dethroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroned. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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