as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago
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Recent Examples of dethrone
Both candidates lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. 1937: Joe Louis became heavyweight boxing champion of the world by dethroning James Braddock in front of 41,675 paying customers in Comiskey Park.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Now the Oilers hope a healthy and revamped lineup that includes Walman playing significant minutes is enough to dethrone the Panthers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Dodgers dethroned as our top 3 sees a major shakeup
A further eight of you went with 15 entries, three of you tried 14, and six settled for 13.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Now the Oilers hope a healthy and revamped lineup that includes Walman playing significant minutes is enough to dethrone the Panthers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Dodgers dethroned as our top 3 sees a major shakeup
A further eight of you went with 15 entries, three of you tried 14, and six settled for 13.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethrone
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He was signed aged 29 in 2022 on a free transfer, usurped Vicente Guaita to become first choice and then, after being deposed by Henderson, was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 for £10million ($13.5m).—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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None of those who were deposed was mentioned by name at the hearing.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic grew even weaker in December, when rebels toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another faithful Iranian ally.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Ken Paxton, a stalwart supporter of President Trump, is running in the 2026 GOP primary to unseat incumbent veteran Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is considered more of an establishment conservative.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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But a tilt may not be enough in a midterm election to unseat him—Georgia is not Alabama.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethrone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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