unthroned

verb

Definition of unthronednext
past tense of unthrone
as in deposed
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) the board of directors unthroned the CEO when it became clear that he was not going to reverse the company's sagging fortunes anytime soon

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  1. deposed
  2. dismissed
  3. toppled
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  • What's New The United States doubled its number of troops in Syria before deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, the Pentagon said Thursday.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And from a humanitarian perspective, one of the very worst butchers in recent global history has been deposed.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of deposed
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  • It's been six months since an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin was dismissed in New Mexico.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Baldwin cupped his face in his hands and wept as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the charge cannot be brought against the actor again.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismissed
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  • After Notre Dame toppled Indiana 27-17 on Friday, doubters and SEC enthusiasts were quick to question how qualified the Hoosiers really were.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • News of the burning Christmas tree generated headlines around the world as the Islamist faction that toppled ex-President Bashar al-Assad aims to restore peace in the nation.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of toppled
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