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
That could backfire in a presidential bid A host of other progressive challengers are looking to unseat Cuomo as the frontrunner while attempting to capitalize on the left-wing rage toward President Donald Trump after his election win.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Lei, who shot to fame with bold plans to unseat Apple Inc. in China, is counting on EVs to take on Elon Musk’s Tesla and fuel the final chapter of his entrepreneurial career.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Virts is the first Democrat to launch a bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in what is shaping up to be a crowded race on both sides of the aisle.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2025
The president has already lashed out at Representative Thomas Massie after the Kentucky Republican criticized Trump's decision to bomb Iran, with Axios reporting that the president's political operation has launched an effort to unseat Massie.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Lei, who shot to fame with bold plans to unseat Apple Inc. in China, is counting on EVs to take on Elon Musk’s Tesla and fuel the final chapter of his entrepreneurial career.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Virts is the first Democrat to launch a bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in what is shaping up to be a crowded race on both sides of the aisle.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2025
The president has already lashed out at Representative Thomas Massie after the Kentucky Republican criticized Trump's decision to bomb Iran, with Axios reporting that the president's political operation has launched an effort to unseat Massie.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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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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Bate became the first-ever WWE United Kingdom Champion in 2017, but Dunne dethroned him in a legendary match, beginning a historic 685-day reign as champion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The fish dethroned Rafal Wlazlo’s 45.5-pound carp, which was caught in May from Lake Lillinonah.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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“Unseat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseat. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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