1
as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the company's president has been impeached by the Securities and Exchange Commission
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2
as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
questionable methodology that should cause us to impeach the findings of this survey on obesity
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Recent Examples of impeach
President Donald Trump has been particularly critical of Boasberg, suggesting the federal judge should be impeached over his handling of the deportation case.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
An Indianapolis state representative, who is also an attorney, thinks state lawmakers should have the ability to impeach him.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
High-ranking Democrats have expressed dissatisfaction with Green’s moves to impeach Trump.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Yoon was later impeached by the assembly, with some of his ruling party lawmakers also voting to suspend his presidential powers.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
An Indianapolis state representative, who is also an attorney, thinks state lawmakers should have the ability to impeach him.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
High-ranking Democrats have expressed dissatisfaction with Green’s moves to impeach Trump.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Yoon was later impeached by the assembly, with some of his ruling party lawmakers also voting to suspend his presidential powers.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeach
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While that case is still pending, Gables filed a federal lawsuit earlier this week accusing Rhymes of assault and other workplace abuses.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Absent at Fancy Farm was Sen. Rand Paul, who McConnell accused of not supporting Kentucky farmers during an Aug. 1 speech on the Senate floor.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then there’s their talented position groups — specifically at wide receiver, tight end and defensive end — that can certainly challenge Miami offensively and defensively.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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In Europe, momentum remains challenging, driven by competitive pressures, the bank said.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The woman who was arrested in May after a fatal jet-ski crash at Grapevine Lake has been indicted on a manslaughter charge, attorneys for the victim’s family said Friday.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cantrell, now the first sitting mayor to be indicted in the city’s history, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction, according to the indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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Parents had questioned the safety of the roof installation and associated smells, prompting the district to conduct air quality tests, according to an Aug. 1 letter to parents.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The crowd also questioned the president's approach to immigration enforcement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Several defendants being prosecuted on criminal charges in New Jersey have argued Habba was not lawfully appointed, and thus the indictments against them are invalid and should be dropped.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The assault prompted Trump to threaten to federalize Washington, D.C., calling for local minors and gang members over the age of 14 to be prosecuted as adults.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Lee Zeldin, President Trump’s agent of destruction at the EPA, cited a report from five climate change skeptics at the Department of Energy who dispute the overwhelming consensus of scientists worldwide.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, the additional revenue could come with a dollop of frustration due to the way Hertz is treating some customers seeking to dispute those charges.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Impeach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeach. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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