overthrowing

present participle of overthrow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overthrowing
Verb
  • The Sonos Ace deliver clean, balanced sound with a nice amount of sparkle and strong bass that isn’t overpowering.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This aging process adds depth to the gin, layering in new flavors without overpowering the core botanicals like juniper and rosemary.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The first port workers' strike since 1977 could become one of the greatest supply chain disruptions since COVID-19, making a plethora of crucial products scarce on store shelves and upending holiday shopping for millions of Americans.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The term was first coined by William Casey, who served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign, yet, there have been October election-upending events going back to the 19th century.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • In 2019, the cottage faced an uncertain future as the new owners of the land at 239 Franklin Road, where it was then located, appeared interested in razing the cottage to make space for new construction.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Environmental ministries, for example, will need to put more resources toward stopping cattle ranchers from razing the rainforest, whereas agriculture agencies might have to fund more sea patrols to prevent overfishing.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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“Overthrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overthrowing. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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