dethronement

noun

as in removal

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Recent Examples of dethronement This is what dethronement sounds like. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethronement
  1. removal
  2. overthrow
  3. expulsion
  4. impeachment
  5. dismissal
  6. deposition
  7. suspension
  8. ouster
Noun
  • Momentum soared further on July 20, when police used tear gas and sticks to break up a march to parliament by tens of thousands demanding Pradhan’s removal.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The other process is defensive asylum, which is for people already in removal proceedings.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of removal
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  • Unlike the Labour mainstream, which sought to alleviate inequality through democratic reform, Militant believed in the overthrow of British capitalism, by force if necessary.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • None of their bodies were recovered until after the 2003 overthrow of Hussein’s regime.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of overthrow
Noun
  • Miller and Santos have sparred in the past, before Santos’s expulsion from Congress.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
  • The expulsion of five diabetes experts from the American Diabetes Association meeting last month continues to reverberate, with more than 200 members now calling for two ADA leaders to resign.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 28 July 2026
Definition of expulsion
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  • The scandal led to Clinton's impeachment in December 1998 on the grounds of perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • In July 2025, the National Museum of American History removed references to Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachment but later restored them, though with some slight changes to the text.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of impeachment
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  • The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) explored the candidacy of various coaches in the wake of McCullum’s dismissal from the red-ball role.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Suda filed suit for wrongful dismissal, and the museum countersued her for theft; the conflict is set to be resolved via arbitration, at a judge’s order, later this year.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
Definition of dismissal
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  • The states, meanwhile, are seeking additional time to obtain documents and take depositions from Paramount executives.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The official transcript of George Jones’ deposition was sealed, barring it from being accessed by the public.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of deposition
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  • Ground clearance ranges from 220mm to 310mm, depending on specification, while the optional DiSus-P intelligent hydraulic suspension system increases its wading ability to 790mm.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Army suspended the airmen and launched a formal safety investigation—but the Pentagon overrode Army leadership, immediately lifting the suspension and terminating the safety review.
    — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • In his first public comments following his ouster, Clark accused ESPN of intentionally leaking the news to OutKick.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Khan’s lawyers criticized the process leading to his ouster, complaining that he was blocked from addressing the session Friday and arguing the regulations had been rewritten to disadvantage him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of ouster

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“Dethronement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethronement. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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