as in deposing
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 dethroning
Paramount had raised its bid, dethroning Netflix in the jockeying for the fabled studio.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Plus, Amazon just snagged the top spot on the Fortune 500 from Walmart, dethroning it from a 13-year reign.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
In less than two weeks, the NFL Scouting Combine will descend upon Indianapolis, offering the Seahawks their first chance to begin reinforcing their roster for their title defense, while 31 other teams hope to move one step closer to dethroning them.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammys won by a woman, dethroning Alison Krauss, and the most Grammys won by a singer of any gender.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The limited series debuted in early January and quickly amassed 20 million views (per Netflix’s own sometimes controversial ratings system), dethroning the final season of Stranger Things.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers have won the last two World Series, yes, but this past October the Blue Jays came within literal inches of dethroning the defending champs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Its sibling cars, of course, became famous for winning the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in a first-, second-, and third-place finish, dethroning Ferrari in the process and becoming the stuff of automotive legend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
Nissan may have intense reliability testing procedures, but the brand has a long way to go in terms of addressing mechanical issues before dethroning brands like Subaru, Toyota, and Lexus.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Plus, Amazon just snagged the top spot on the Fortune 500 from Walmart, dethroning it from a 13-year reign.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
In less than two weeks, the NFL Scouting Combine will descend upon Indianapolis, offering the Seahawks their first chance to begin reinforcing their roster for their title defense, while 31 other teams hope to move one step closer to dethroning them.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2021, Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammys won by a woman, dethroning Alison Krauss, and the most Grammys won by a singer of any gender.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The limited series debuted in early January and quickly amassed 20 million views (per Netflix’s own sometimes controversial ratings system), dethroning the final season of Stranger Things.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers have won the last two World Series, yes, but this past October the Blue Jays came within literal inches of dethroning the defending champs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Its sibling cars, of course, became famous for winning the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in a first-, second-, and third-place finish, dethroning Ferrari in the process and becoming the stuff of automotive legend.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
Nissan may have intense reliability testing procedures, but the brand has a long way to go in terms of addressing mechanical issues before dethroning brands like Subaru, Toyota, and Lexus.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethroning
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The legal teams re-entered the courtroom after deposing the ice agent for a second time.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the president has brought Russia’s Vladimir Putin out of isolation, stunned the world by deposing Venezuela’s leader and made invasion threats toward Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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From Iraq to Afghanistan, toppling governments proved far easier than building lasting peace.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are searching for their eighth manager/head coach (interim and permanent) since 2019 after sacking Thomas Frank on Wednesday amid a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seattle swarmed quarterback Drake Maye all game, sacking him six times and forcing three turnovers, leaving New England scoreless through the first three quarters.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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While Republicans have periodically fielded challengers, no GOP candidate has come close to unseating Thompson or any Democrat post-Civil Rights era.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pulido now faces an uphill battle in unseating the Republican Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz.—
Nidia Cavazos,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Dethroning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroning. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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