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
Before going down with the season-ending ailment, Thornton had unseated Chau Smith-Wade as the team’s starting nickel corner prior to the Week 11 win over Atlanta.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
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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For more than a week, the country’s teacher’s union has blockaded roads and toppled World Cup statues in an annual push to win better working conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The master lawsuit also targets a slew of defendants who have been blamed for overgrown brush, toppled wooden power poles, natural gas explosions and a lack of water, all contributing to the mammoth blaze.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Herbert was sacked six times during that 16-3 loss, a defeat that prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin only days after the Chargers’ season ended with a second consecutive playoff dud and the third in the past five seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Texas has dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Unseated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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