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
Verb
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Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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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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Then, just three plays later, Grier was sacked by Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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During Wednesday’s open-media look, Thomas flew around the edge during 11-on-11 and would have likely sacked quarterback Justin Fields in a game situation.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Dethroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroned. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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