unseat
verb (used with object)
to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
unseats
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present tense formof unseat (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Cameron tried to neutralize that advantage of incumbency as he outlined his own policy priorities for Kentucky’s economy if he unseats Beshear in the November election.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
It’s unlikely that Nelson unseats Miller Moss as the Trojans’ No. 2 quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
The improbable return of Alex Smith from a horrific leg injury is worthy of Hollywood consideration, but the chances that he unseats Haskins, absent an injury to the younger player, are remote.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2020
Telling these stories unseats narratives that we can’t reach our full potential without leaving this place, or worst of all, that we don’t exist at all.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2018
An innocent deed in all conscience, but Nicky didn't think so; for jealousy working in a silly man soon unseats his wits.
From The Torch and Other Tales by Eden Phillpotts
