usurp
verb (used with object)
to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right.
have usurped
-
present perfectof usurp.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Meet Me by the Fountain” is frank about how they have usurped public space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
But those invested in the health of downtown Washington remain cautious and focused on finding innovative ways forward, especially as other parts of the city have usurped some of its old desirability.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2021
And Pat would have usurped their time in football if he hadn’t gotten hurt at the beginning of the season.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2019
In short, giant platforms such as Facebook and Google have usurped individual media outlets as the places where most people find content online.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2017
It was not very surprising if a man endowed with qualities like these should have usurped something of ascendency over his employers.
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Charles James Lever
