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to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the company's president has been impeached by the Securities and Exchange Commission
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to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
questionable methodology that should cause us to impeach the findings of this survey on obesity
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Recent Examples of impeached
Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2024, House Republicans impeached former President Biden’s DHS secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, over allegations that his border policies were threatening public safety.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
Yoon was impeached and removed from office, and special investigations soon began into him, his wife, and his deputies, including his prime minister, who was sentenced last week to 23 years in prison.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
President Yoon was subsequently impeached, and Lee Jae Myung became South Korea’s new President.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump was impeached twice in his first term in the White House.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
He must be impeached, but with a spineless Congress and a corrupt Supreme Court how this will happen is in grave doubt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The House Speaker can be impeached, otherwise can only be removed from office via a party change after being selected in January of the first year of a two-year term.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
He was also impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with federal crimes.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Growing numbers of lawmakers are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be fired or impeached.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2024, House Republicans impeached former President Biden’s DHS secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, over allegations that his border policies were threatening public safety.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
Yoon was impeached and removed from office, and special investigations soon began into him, his wife, and his deputies, including his prime minister, who was sentenced last week to 23 years in prison.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
President Yoon was subsequently impeached, and Lee Jae Myung became South Korea’s new President.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump was impeached twice in his first term in the White House.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
He must be impeached, but with a spineless Congress and a corrupt Supreme Court how this will happen is in grave doubt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The House Speaker can be impeached, otherwise can only be removed from office via a party change after being selected in January of the first year of a two-year term.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
He was also impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with federal crimes.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeached
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In another twist late Saturday night, the Canadian women's team was accused by match officials of the same double-touch violation, this time by veteran skip Rachel Homan in the first end against Switzerland.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The incident came to light after two DEA whistleblowers accused the agency of failing to address the allegations involving corruption in its Haiti operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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He’s being challenged by Kenya Franklin, a media consultant on political campaigns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In December, Ramirez sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee requesting an investigation into Noem’s potentially impeachable offenses.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Impeachment is a serious step that should be preceded by a thorough investigation of an impeachable offense.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Colt Gray, now 16, has been indicted on 55 felony counts, including four counts of malice murder, and will be tried as an adult, according to court documents.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Tyreion Nixon-Clark and the fourth vehicle occupant have not been indicted in connection with the shooting.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hypnotists questioned the children who were with Shannon that afternoon.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told lawmakers on the record the streamer is about a 45-day exclusive theatrical window for movies, many rival studio sources have questioned the streaming boss’ intent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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As teens, both were prosecuted in adult court for murder.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Put simply, the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment is meant to protect a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reports ahead of the game suggested the NFL had discouraged the gesture, though the league disputed that account.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Failure to comply with either city ordinance requiring snow to be removed from sidewalks and icy sidewalks to be made safe is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The violation of licensing requirements and conspiracy to commit violation of licensing requirements offenses are punishable by up to five years in prison.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Impeached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeached. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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