as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a movie studio chief who likes to boast that he can unmake any star in Hollywood if he wishes
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Recent Examples of unmake
His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.
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Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
After progress has been made down a certain path, it cannot be unmade.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.
—thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
Blockbuster franchises, while appealing to many, leave just as many great script ideas unmade.
—Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
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Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
After progress has been made down a certain path, it cannot be unmade.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.
—thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
Blockbuster franchises, while appealing to many, leave just as many great script ideas unmade.
—Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmake
Verb
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To be clear: Schumer is not at risk of being deposed in short order, and Democrats do not carry House Republicans’ appetite for cannibalizing their own.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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On July 10, Jane became queen but was deposed nine days later after her support melted away in the wake of an uprising by Mary’s supporters.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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It should be mentioned that on Jan. 16, in a game on Long Island, Konecny toppled into the end wall, with his right shoulder seemingly taking the brunt of the impact.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The storm, which produced violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms, decimated homes, toppled vehicles, and left entire communities reeling from the devastation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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New England’s quarterbacks were sacked 52 times over the course of it.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 38-year-old sacked Trevor Lawrence on his first defensive snap and tackled Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield on the following play.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Live Nation’s initial arguments to dismiss the case took place on January 22, two days after Donald Trump’s inauguration and before his DoJ had fully taken shape.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some loved the medical thriller aspects and quick pacing, while others dismissed it as shallow and improbable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Adolescents also may be chronically sleep deprived due to school, sports and social activity schedules.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing abuse and molestation deprived the children from accessing the education benefits they were entitled to as students, according to the complaint.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unmake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmake. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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