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Recent Examples of impeachment
The ever-present possibility of a no-confidence motion is supposed to keep a prime minister democratically accountable; impeachment is designed to be used in extreme cases.
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Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Kelly has sponsored legislation calling for the impeachment of Kristy Noem, the Homeland Security secretary, and appeared to make her removal a precondition for supporting any DHS funding and reform package.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Clinton later faced impeachment proceedings in December 1998, while Lewinsky became a global target of ridicule and humiliation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.
—Jim Gomez The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
In its entirety, the declaration reads like the articles of impeachment Congress should consider today.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Nate Paul, the one-time superstar Austin developer who played a central role in the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, dodged jail time again Monday.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold a slim majority, and so far, no GOP lawmakers have signed onto the articles of impeachment against Noem.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Prior to the attack, Omar, 43, had been speaking to constituents about the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis, as well as calling for the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Kelly has sponsored legislation calling for the impeachment of Kristy Noem, the Homeland Security secretary, and appeared to make her removal a precondition for supporting any DHS funding and reform package.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Clinton later faced impeachment proceedings in December 1998, while Lewinsky became a global target of ridicule and humiliation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.
—Jim Gomez The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
In its entirety, the declaration reads like the articles of impeachment Congress should consider today.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Nate Paul, the one-time superstar Austin developer who played a central role in the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, dodged jail time again Monday.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold a slim majority, and so far, no GOP lawmakers have signed onto the articles of impeachment against Noem.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Prior to the attack, Omar, 43, had been speaking to constituents about the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis, as well as calling for the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeachment
Noun
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The arrest and arraignment of Burns initially proceeded as the law intended.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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He was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in Brooklyn Federal Court.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The immigration crackdown and shootings drew widespread condemnation and calls for federal authorities to leave.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody would have been surprised to hear Bad Bunny use one of the year’s biggest stages to levy direct condemnation of the administration’s dehumanizing bigotry.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Across Europe, officials have had or resign or face censure after the Epstein files revealed relationships that were more extensive than previously disclosed.—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the time of his censure, Wyatt was vice chairman.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Impeachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeachment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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