as in deposed
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 dethroned
Nvidia recently dethroned Apple as TSMC’s biggest customer.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla was dethroned early this year by Chinese automaker BYD as the largest EV seller in the world, but for many Californians, Musk’s signature vehicles are still an obvious choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Then Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998, bumping the cherry classic from its perch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Very Cherry held the title of most popular Jelly Belly flavor for two decades until Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And the baby will always be the last and so never ‘dethroned’ in the same way.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pahlavi Dynasty was dethroned in 1979 during the Islamic Revolution and replaced with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Although it was dethroned last year by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this year’s revival suggests that sustained controversy has done little to dent its appeal.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Harold Hamm net worth Harold Hamm was recently dethroned as the richest man in Oklahoma by George Kaiser, chairman of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company and majority owner of the Bank of Oklahoma, based in Tulsa.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tesla was dethroned early this year by Chinese automaker BYD as the largest EV seller in the world, but for many Californians, Musk’s signature vehicles are still an obvious choice.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Then Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998, bumping the cherry classic from its perch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Very Cherry held the title of most popular Jelly Belly flavor for two decades until Buttered Popcorn dethroned it in 1998.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
And the baby will always be the last and so never ‘dethroned’ in the same way.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pahlavi Dynasty was dethroned in 1979 during the Islamic Revolution and replaced with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Although it was dethroned last year by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this year’s revival suggests that sustained controversy has done little to dent its appeal.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Harold Hamm net worth Harold Hamm was recently dethroned as the richest man in Oklahoma by George Kaiser, chairman of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company and majority owner of the Bank of Oklahoma, based in Tulsa.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dethroned
Verb
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The House oversight committee held depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in late February after Comer deposed the couple.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The committee has deposed numerous people who knew Epstein, including Ohio billionaire Les Wexner, who hired Epstein to manage his finances, and former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On July 9, 1776, days after listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence in Lower Manhattan, George Washington’s troops toppled a lead statue of King George III.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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DeHoyos had 11 kills — including seven in the first game —as the RedHawks toppled Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 in a rematch of the 2025 state championship match.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was sacked at Fenerbahce after losing in the Champions League play-offs to, well, Benfica, who hired him a couple of weeks later.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025, third most in the NFL, and finding offensive line depth was among the team’s priorities entering the draft.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dethroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dethroned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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