as in deposed
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 unseated
Then-Mayor Jason Pierce, who unseated Ridgeway in the 2019 election, secretly installed a security camera in the senior center.
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Rose Evans
updated December 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Bears lost their lead in the NFC North division with the loss and were also unseated as the top overall seed in the NFC playoff picture.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Four new board members will be sworn in Tuesday, including Hatch and Cynthia Stone, who unseated incumbent Lisa Cline in District 5.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
The Democratic ticket, led by former President Bill Clinton, successfully unseated the GOP administration, and Gore succeeded Quayle as vice president.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
For 2022 and 2023, Max was the most popular male dog name, but it got unseated in 2024 by Milo.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, eight candidates vied for four spots on City Council and several incumbents were unseated, unofficial results from the city clerk showed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Benson unseated incumbent Jim McMullen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Lai’s speeches were timed leading up to July recall votes that could have unseated 24 lawmakers for the pro-China KMT and thus tip the balance of power for his DPP in the Legislative Yuan.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Rose Evans
updated December 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Bears lost their lead in the NFC North division with the loss and were also unseated as the top overall seed in the NFC playoff picture.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Four new board members will be sworn in Tuesday, including Hatch and Cynthia Stone, who unseated incumbent Lisa Cline in District 5.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
The Democratic ticket, led by former President Bill Clinton, successfully unseated the GOP administration, and Gore succeeded Quayle as vice president.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
For 2022 and 2023, Max was the most popular male dog name, but it got unseated in 2024 by Milo.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, eight candidates vied for four spots on City Council and several incumbents were unseated, unofficial results from the city clerk showed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Benson unseated incumbent Jim McMullen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Lai’s speeches were timed leading up to July recall votes that could have unseated 24 lawmakers for the pro-China KMT and thus tip the balance of power for his DPP in the Legislative Yuan.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseated
Verb
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Suarez was deposed in the SEC’s case last year, but says he has never been contacted by the FBI, whose investigation is ongoing.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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But the toy king had been deposed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Winds have toppled trees and power lines and have flattened homes.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last December, Shawsheen toppled Foxboro in a heavyweight battle, winning 14-0 to claim the championship.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the fumble, he was sacked for a loss of 14 yards in a crucial third-and-10 situation late in the first half.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the February, he was sacked, and this time Perez said yes to the top job at Vallecas.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Where the incoming millions go is unknown, as are the whereabouts of Ruja Ignatova, the Queen of Cryptocurrency, now possibly dethroned.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kylie's debut dethroned Joe Rogan, bumping The Joe Rogan Experience down to the second spot.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Unseated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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