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
The party was closing the gap in presidential elections, and in 2018, during a wave of opposition to Republicans during President Trump’s first term, Mr. O’Rourke’s race to unseat Mr. Cruz fell short by fewer than three percentage points.
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Russia has sought to meddle, in 2004 stealing the vote and sparking huge protests that unseated its proxy candidate who stole the vote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Peterson has previously pledged to run at least three times to try to build momentum to unseat Fulcher.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
Crypto’s push to unseat opposition lawmakers and install pro-crypto candidates paid off handsomely, flipping key seats and cementing the sector as a major political force in Washington.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Russia has sought to meddle, in 2004 stealing the vote and sparking huge protests that unseated its proxy candidate who stole the vote.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Peterson has previously pledged to run at least three times to try to build momentum to unseat Fulcher.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
Crypto’s push to unseat opposition lawmakers and install pro-crypto candidates paid off handsomely, flipping key seats and cementing the sector as a major political force in Washington.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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Manafort was a former fixer for Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovich, who attempted to thwart Ukrainians’ desire to join Europe only to be deposed by the Maidan Revolution of Dignity and forced to flee to Moscow in 2014.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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During Friday's hearing, Fink cleared the way for Kelly’s wife, Wanda, to be deposed for another 90 minutes by state prosecutors.—
José Ignacio Castañeda Perez,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the capital Naypyitaw, the quake damaged religious shrines, sending parts toppling to the ground and some homes.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rare Beauty is known for its Liquid Blush, but the brand’s new Bouncy Blush might just have the potential to dethrone it.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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As a prominent Ballon d’Or frontrunner, the 28-year-old was expected to significantly contribute to the team’s efforts to dethrone Chelsea.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Unseat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseat. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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