dethroned; dethroning; dethrones
: to remove from a throne or place of power or prominence
dethrone a king
trying to dethrone the champion
dethroner
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the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago
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Buffalo had one final chance to dethrone the reigning champions, but Kansas City’s defense came through once again.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs will try to change that trend at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who play Sunday in Buffalo for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Standing in their way are the Buffalo Bills, who defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and now have a chance to dethrone the reigning two-time champions.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Hill produced the performance of his career to dethrone Brazilian veteran Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision at UFC 283 in January 2023.
—Simon Head, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs will try to change that trend at Arrowhead Stadium next weekend against the Bills or Ravens, who play Sunday in Buffalo for a shot at dethroning the defending champs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Standing in their way are the Buffalo Bills, who defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and now have a chance to dethrone the reigning two-time champions.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Hill produced the performance of his career to dethrone Brazilian veteran Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision at UFC 283 in January 2023.
—Simon Head, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dethrone. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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