DETHRONEMENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

dethronement

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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

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Noun

Now, a person who's not in removal proceedings can actively apply for asylum directly with the citizenship and immigration services, and that's USCIS.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
How to remove waterproof mascara With long-lasting results comes a different removal process.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of removal

Noun

The two had been in an uneasy alliance ruling the country following the 2019 overthrow of Sudan’s longtime dictator, Omar al-Bashir, who had been in power since 1989.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
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

Definition of overthrow

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Those minors now make up a large part of the 3,000-5,000 migrants who have avoided expulsion from Ceuta of the original 60,000 who came across.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Employees who break the policy can be fired, the school’s handbook states, and students face punishment, possibly expulsion.

— Devna Bose, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of expulsion

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Conservative podcaster Alex Jones called for President Donald Trump‘s impeachment over the war in Iran and looming threat of a draft for the war.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
The Western Cape High Court judgment on Friday does not stop the impeachment committee from doing other preparatory work for the pending proceedings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of impeachment

Noun

This includes a High Court lawsuit claiming breach of contract, as well as an employment tribunal for wrongful dismissal and gender discrimination.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
As of Thursday, 24 of the defendants had been cleared, either through a grand jury refusing to indict, the dismissal of charges by prosecutors, or, in the one case that went to trial, a not guilty verdict by a jury.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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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That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even optional carbon fiber wheels, all wrapped by the widebody shape that gives the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X a more aggressive look than the base Stingray.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
After the White House event, FIFA announced Ronaldo’s suspension had been lifted, allowing one of the World Cup’s star attractions to play in the tournament.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspension

Noun

Other countries have also continued to call for Infantino's ouster, including the English Football Association.

— Rafael Nam, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
In the letter, one of Maurice’s top concerns was the ouster of the department’s former assistant director, Rachael Borrelli.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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