unseat
verb (used with object)
to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
unseating
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present participleof unseat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid announced Sunday they will run on a joint list in this year's elections, in a move aimed at unseating incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
There is no clear mechanism for unseating the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
He is facing a tough reelection bid, as Herrera, a gun rights activist and YouTuber, takes another swing at the seat after almost unseating Gonzales in 2024.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026
Meyer has so far delivered on that initial confidence, even unexpectedly unseating the Trojans incumbent, all-conference defensive tackle, Bear Alexander, to earn a starting spot through the first two weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
Then there was a sharp hiss and blow behind him; his horse snorted and leapt forward, almost unseating him, and then, still snorting with head raised and jerking, dashed at the slope.
From By What Authority? by Robert Hugh Benson
