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 Jones is a Democrat running in the election to be Iowa’s secretary of agriculture, trying to unseat incumbent Republican Mike Naig. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Blanda and a growing group of neighbors at the Vilamoura at Rancho San Clemente have banded together to oppose the surprise fee and initiated a recall election to try to unseat the HOA board. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The line is a direct jab at Vang’s bid to unseat Matsui in the Sacramento region’s 7th Congressional District. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Smith is considered a major longshot to unseat Dru Smith as the Heat’s backup point guard. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseat

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How far might a nation go that had no kings to depose, no entrenched hierarchies to uproot, a country so young and iconoclastic and resource-rich?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, back at the family mansion, her brother and sister scheme to depose their father.

— The Know, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of depose

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Then, SpaceX’s June offering toppled that statistic, raising more than $85 billion (registration required), including the greenshoe, underscoring the scale of investor demand.

— Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The 2024 trophy was held by Freddie Freeman, whose grand slam toppled the New York Yankees.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of topple

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Oracle founder Larry Ellison dethroned Musk as the richest person in the world briefly last year after his company’s breakout earnings report sent shares soaring by 36%.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as the AP Defensive Player of the Year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

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