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to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a movie studio chief who likes to boast that he can unmake any star in Hollywood if he wishes
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Recent Examples of unmaking
Kim Willis, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The unmaking of the West has not been Trump’s doing alone.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
The film doesn’t entirely shy away from Presley’s unmaking.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The unmaking of the West has not been Trump’s doing alone.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmaking
Noun
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The work will include removal of two underground storage tanks and asbestos removal and abatement.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Verb
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While the opposition Conservative Party has a history of deposing prime ministers while in office, Labour does not, said Jonathan Tonge, a professor of politics at the University of Liverpool.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The judge also said attorneys across the lawsuits will need to work together to coordinate deposing counselors, campers and staff only one time to minimize harm.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Built in 1882, Iolani Palace is where the last ruling monarchs – King Kalakaua, his wife Queen Kapiolani and his sister Queen Liliuokalani – lived until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Four waves of protest since 2017 have explicitly demanded its overthrow.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But so far the government has decided not to intervene by sacking him and backpedalling on allowing Russia to participate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Jeffries, who was serving as a House impeachment manager, posited an answer.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Here's a guy who voted his conscience on impeachment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Two rounds of swift but strong thunderstorms blew through Chicago Monday morning and afternoon, toppling a small plane at Midway Airport and leaving some power outages and damage in their wake.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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On May 7, the midfielder surpassed 331 career goals for the Raiders, toppling the school record that Dietrick held since 2011.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Birds exhibit sneeze-like respiratory expulsions as well, and even some reptiles do, too.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the 1930s, Mexican American citizens were deported from the United States as part of a program that led to the expulsion of about 1 million Mexicans.—
Daisy Hernández,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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These efforts deserve serious consideration, not political delay or procedural dismissal.—
Steven G. Xiarhos,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Smith then appealed that dismissal.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Unmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmaking. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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