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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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Duterte is the highest‑ranking official to be impeached in the Philippines since former President Joseph Estrada in 2000, though that impeachment trial was aborted after prosecutors walked out.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Trump needs to be impeached, and more importantly Congress must reassert its authority by limiting presidential power through legislation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Can Hakeem Jeffries be impeached?
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 May 2026
One went on to be impeached, the other wrote a song about the joys of necrophilia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Polymarket contract for bets on whether the president will be impeached stood at 66% yesterday.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The last time anyone was impeached and removed from office in the state was a judge back in 1882, according to nonpartisan House research staff.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
After all, he’s already been impeached twice, to no avail.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Of the five impeached public officials in the country’s history, including Duterte, only one—a former Supreme Court Chief Justice—has been convicted.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Verb
Sara Duterte has recently been impeached by the House of Representatives, which is dominated by the allies of Marcos, over accusations that included unexplained wealth and threats to have the president assassinated if she herself were killed amid their political disputes.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Duterte is the highest‑ranking official to be impeached in the Philippines since former President Joseph Estrada in 2000, though that impeachment trial was aborted after prosecutors walked out.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Trump needs to be impeached, and more importantly Congress must reassert its authority by limiting presidential power through legislation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Can Hakeem Jeffries be impeached?
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 May 2026
One went on to be impeached, the other wrote a song about the joys of necrophilia.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Polymarket contract for bets on whether the president will be impeached stood at 66% yesterday.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The last time anyone was impeached and removed from office in the state was a judge back in 1882, according to nonpartisan House research staff.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
After all, he’s already been impeached twice, to no avail.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeached
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In 2025, another woman accused McGregor of assaulting her in a men’s restroom at the Kaseya Center after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2023.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The medical providers Cole and Mosley accused denied wrongdoing.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Creeden’s attorney, Andino Reynal, challenged Stapp’s testimony that the union’s constitution requires expenses to be approved by the international president and the secretary-treasurer.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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The friend threw a glass bottle at Sowells, who then pulled out a sharp object and challenged him to a fight.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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And there was explicit conversation among founders about how violations of the Emoluments Clause constitute impeachable offenses.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s threats, Murphy said Tuesday morning, constitute the promise of war crimes, are an impeachable offense and violate human morality.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Previous Ohio prosecutions in such cases led to only one conviction — that of Columbus police officer Adam Coy, who was indicted on charges including murder in the 2020 killing of Andre Hill.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Howard Randolph was never charged or prosecuted in Lillian’s case.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Other human rights lawyers have been recently prosecuted in Russia, including Maria Bontsler, a prominent lawyer who defended individuals persecuted by politically motivated charges.—
Irwin Cotler,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The extent of the spill was disputed Sunday by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, which said only 10 barrels were spilled and the spill was contained the same day it was detected, May 1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Aurora previously sought a recount after the 2020 decennial census showed the city had a population of around 180,000, down from 197,000 in 2010 — numbers that city officials have disputed, arguing that the city’s population is actually closer to the levels found in the 2010 census.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The wire fraud charges, FOX 2 Now added, are punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Two counts of insurance fraud, second-degree felonies, each carry a 1-15 year sentence, and a third-degree felony forgery charge is punishable by 0-5 years in prison.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Impeached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeached. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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