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
The Spurs have gone through the West gauntlet, eaten a ridiculous 35-point Game 7 effort from reigning back-to-back MVP Gilgeous-Alexander and unseated the defending champs to give Adam Silver a brand new champion for the eighth straight postseason.
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Besides being briefly unseated by WWE RAW, which happens to the #1 show practically every week, Nemesis is back on top again.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Super Bowl 12 in January 1978, Morton completed only 4 of 15 passes for 39 yards with four interceptions and was benched in the Denver Broncos’ 27-10 shellacking at the hands of the Cowboys and Staubach, the man who unseated Morton as Dallas’ starter.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Rhoades carries her own name recognition after 20 years in public service and running a slew of successful local Democratic elections — including that of Omaha Mayor John Ewing, who unseated a longtime Republican last year.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The women who unseated Democratic incumbent trustees in Hobart and Ross townships have never held public office.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Keyser is a 39-year-old auditor and former Marine who unseated Winder in a contentious 2024 primary that favored further-right candidates over moderates, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Five incumbents have been unseated in yesterday’s primaries.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The pair’s last electoral collaboration temporarily unseated Netanyahu in 2021.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Besides being briefly unseated by WWE RAW, which happens to the #1 show practically every week, Nemesis is back on top again.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Super Bowl 12 in January 1978, Morton completed only 4 of 15 passes for 39 yards with four interceptions and was benched in the Denver Broncos’ 27-10 shellacking at the hands of the Cowboys and Staubach, the man who unseated Morton as Dallas’ starter.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Rhoades carries her own name recognition after 20 years in public service and running a slew of successful local Democratic elections — including that of Omaha Mayor John Ewing, who unseated a longtime Republican last year.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The women who unseated Democratic incumbent trustees in Hobart and Ross townships have never held public office.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Keyser is a 39-year-old auditor and former Marine who unseated Winder in a contentious 2024 primary that favored further-right candidates over moderates, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Five incumbents have been unseated in yesterday’s primaries.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The pair’s last electoral collaboration temporarily unseated Netanyahu in 2021.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseated
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Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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On the mainland, the smokestack at Jackson Memorial Hospital toppled over, cutting off power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Last Thursday, during the test failure, one of Blue Origin’s massive launch towers toppled, and the other appears to be seriously damaged.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Then, just three plays later, Grier was sacked by Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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During Wednesday’s open-media look, Thomas flew around the edge during 11-on-11 and would have likely sacked quarterback Justin Fields in a game situation.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Both reigning champions from last year were dethroned in the competition, which drew more than 500 ticket holders.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Unseated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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