UNSEAT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unseat

verb

ˌən-ˈsēt

Definition of unseat

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) a governor who was unseated by the first successful recall in the state's history

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Recent Examples of unseat In the Middle East, Brand New Day unseated Bad Boys Ride or Die, the previous record opening champ in the region. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers crafted the new boundaries to pave the way for a Republican to unseat Cleaver. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 His legal team couched the City Council’s move to weaken the mayor’s authority and strip him of privileges as a petty effort to unseat the youngest mayor in the city’s history, and one who has questioned their leadership. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 Jackson, however, faces a steep task to unseat Collins, who has been a senator since 1997. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseat

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To offset the salary and dump a disappointing player, the Sox sent deposed closer Seranthony Domínguez, along with prospects Boston Smith and Nolan Jones, to Seattle.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Sharaa later led the push that finally deposed Bashar in December 2024, more than a decade after the Syrian revolt against his brutal and corrupt rule began in 2011.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of depose

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Foreign oil companies and investors are moving into Venezuela seven months after the US toppled then-President Nicolás Maduro, betting the world’s largest crude reserves are finally open for business.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The foul weather sent trees toppling across the city, including on the Upper West Side in Manhattan and in Woodside, Queens, where a food truck was struck by a fallen tree, according to ABC.

— Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of topple

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The match was meh, but Baron Corbin dethroned Trick Williams to become the first new champion crowned at SummerSlam.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
These annoyances just barely prevent Hinge from dethroning our Editors' Choice winners for dating apps, Match and Tinder.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

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