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to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the company's president has been impeached by the Securities and Exchange Commission
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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 impeached
Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Cornyn has vowed to rain hellfire on Paxton, who was impeached in 2023 on charges including bribery and abuse of the public trust.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The conventional wisdom had been that Cornyn would be a gimme for the GOP while Paxton and his baggage—the Republicans in the state legislature impeached him—would be a drag, especially if Talarico emerged.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
He was impeached in 2023 for allegedly using his office to benefit a political donor, though he was acquitted in the Senate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The governor may be impeached for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
No other president has been impeached twice.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2023, he was impeached by the Texas House on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, after allegedly using his office to benefit a Texas real-estate developer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
In Sunday’s viral locker room video, several members of the men’s team can be heard laughing at the suggestion that the President could be impeached for not inviting the gold-medal-winning women’s squad.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Especially in light of the American military members killed in action, Republicans would be calling on a Democratic president to resign or to be impeached and removed from office.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Cornyn has vowed to rain hellfire on Paxton, who was impeached in 2023 on charges including bribery and abuse of the public trust.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The conventional wisdom had been that Cornyn would be a gimme for the GOP while Paxton and his baggage—the Republicans in the state legislature impeached him—would be a drag, especially if Talarico emerged.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
He was impeached in 2023 for allegedly using his office to benefit a political donor, though he was acquitted in the Senate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
The governor may be impeached for malfeasance or nonfeasance in the performance of official duties.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
No other president has been impeached twice.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2023, he was impeached by the Texas House on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, after allegedly using his office to benefit a Texas real-estate developer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
In Sunday’s viral locker room video, several members of the men’s team can be heard laughing at the suggestion that the President could be impeached for not inviting the gold-medal-winning women’s squad.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeached
Verb
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Federal authorities have accused Casap of planning his parents’ murders, buying a drone and explosives and sharing his plans with others, including a Russian speaker.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency has accused Israel of striking the airport.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In District 2, incumbent Rocío Rivas is being challenged by Raquel Zamora, an LAUSD teacher and attendance counselor.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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This challenged the moral argument on which the legitimacy of the drug war rested.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In December, Ramirez sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee requesting an investigation into Noem’s potentially impeachable offenses.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Impeachment is a serious step that should be preceded by a thorough investigation of an impeachable offense.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Under his reign at the apex of law enforcement in this rural Alabama county, 20 of his employees — nearly half the jail staff at the time of Mitchell's death — have been indicted in a sweeping federal investigation that also included five health care contractors.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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In February 2024, a little over a year after Mindi's death, Nick Kassotis was indicted for the murder of Mindi Kassotis.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The legal basis for keeping the suspension in place is itself now being questioned, and new court challenges are anticipated.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Kaplan questioned McCarty’s plan to expand homelessness services as the city grappled with a $66 million budget deficit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 12-day war on Iran in June last year, successfully prosecuted by Israel and the US, suggested that it could be attacked with relative impunity.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit claims none of the arrests led to convictions and some were never prosecuted because police lacked probable cause to make the initial arrest.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Throughout the litigation, Live Nation disputed the government’s theory, insisting that its success reflects the superiority of its product and the preferences of venues and consumers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Its precise origins are still disputed, with British heritage brands Aquascutum (sadly out of business) and Burberry both taking credit.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vandalizing surfaces at more than 400 NPS sites can be a federal misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in prison and fines of up to $5,000.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Impeached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeached. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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