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Definitions

unseat

[uhn-seet] / ʌnˈsit /
VERB
unsaddle
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


VERB
oust
Synonyms
STRONGEST
Antonyms
WEAK
VERB
remove from office
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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He has also attempted to unseat another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, over fraud allegations.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Does he hope the people rise up and unseat the new leader?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Bennett, a Democrat, is running in a competitive race to unseat Republican Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

In the other five City Council races, challengers will try to unseat incumbents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

“They have peace with both humans and rats now. They do not want to unseat it.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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