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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Hill produced the performance of his career to dethrone Brazilian veteran Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision at UFC 283 in January 2023.
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Simon Head, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Hacks dethrones The Bear as Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes Sunday.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) have already dethroned the 49ers as the NFC West champion.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone the bird known for its lilting sounds.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Simon Head, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Hacks dethrones The Bear as Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes Sunday.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) have already dethroned the 49ers as the NFC West champion.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Once again, a lawmaker this year wants to dethrone the bird known for its lilting sounds.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dethrone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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