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depose

verb

di-ˈpōz How to pronounce depose (audio)
Definition of deposenext
1
as in to topple
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) a military junta deposed the dictator after he had bankrupted the country

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2
as in to testify
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact she was nervous when the time to depose before the jury finally arrived

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3
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position deposed her fan and gloves on the dressing table

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Recent Examples of depose The good news is the world has not seen a successful military coup since November of last year, when soldiers deposed the president of Guinea-Bissau on the coast of West Africa. — Keith B. Richburg, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026 After Iran’s last monarch was deposed in 1979, various paramilitary groups that helped hasten his downfall coalesced into the IRGC. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Last week, Martinez-Olguin scheduled the trial for March 2, after the states sought additional time to gather evidence and depose executives and other witnesses. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 However, since Assad was deposed in December 2024 by the opposition, that argument appeared less credible than ever. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
  1. topple
  2. testify
  3. situate
  4. dethrone
  5. put
  6. sack
  7. place
  8. dismiss
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  • Photos of festival damage, showing vendors’ tables, tents and supplies toppled and strewn across Independence Square, appeared across social media.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Great athletes experience it more keenly than most in their sunset years; ultimately, no one can topple it.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of topple
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  • Patrick Clancy was the first witness to testify in his wife's trial, which ended with a mistrial last week because the jury was deadlocked.
    — Mike Toole, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Given the resolution’s swift passage, which occurred without a public hearing at the board meeting, detractors signed up to testify about an unrelated item in order to voice their concerns.
    — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The primary bedroom is generously sized and situated above the co-op’s courtyard.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Enter Evermore Resort in Orlando, Florida, a 1,100-acre resort situated around a crystal-clear, manmade lagoon with 20 acres of white-sand beaches.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of situate
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  • In the women’s final, Elena Rybakina backed up her rise to the top of the sport by dethroning reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If the Ultra 4 keeps that pace, real-world testing should hit 71 to 73 hours—dethroning Samsung to claim the top endurance spot.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dethrone
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  • Have the Bills actually put enough around Josh Allen to win the AFC?
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of put
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  • Since 2020, Joe Burrow has been sacked a league-worst 10 percent of the time in openers and has lost four times, a league-high.
    — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Ducks sacked Madsen three times for 15 yards, but their defensive front didn’t show too much attacking intent.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sack
Verb
  • As Pourrain recalls, he was placed inside an unmarked van, with his hands and ankles handcuffed.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the players, Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright, have been participating in team activities, but were not placed on the roster in advance of last Saturday's 51-10 season-opening victory over Clemson.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
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  • Third, Whyte and others dismiss our conclusion because many of the studies examining AI in medicine are simulations.
    — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If the case is not settled, dismissed or dropped before the trial date, it would be heard during the 2028 presidential primary elections.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismiss

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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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