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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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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 Grimaldi hold on Monaco even managed to survive the French Revolution, though the uprising resulted in the French deposing the royal family for two decades.
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Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
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
But they, along with Pino’s brother, who was also deposed, detailed actions Pino took that could be seen as preparations for the end of his life.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Alec Baldwin will be deposed in May over his role in the October 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
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Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
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
But they, along with Pino’s brother, who was also deposed, detailed actions Pino took that could be seen as preparations for the end of his life.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Alec Baldwin will be deposed in May over his role in the October 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
Verb
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The deadly blast toppled American notions of safety, exposed anti-government rage and unified a grieving city.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But as the damage fades and the years march on, toppled trees and downed branches create gaps in the canopy that let light penetrate to the forest floor.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Witnesses in the trial included Jose Uribe, a New Jersey businessman who pleaded guilty last year and testified for the government.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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James Bennet, the editor who wrote parts of the piece at the center of the lawsuit, testified on April 17 and got emotional while apologizing to Palin, according to the Associated Press.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The city’s coastal location, situated along the Atlantic Ocean, serves as an ideal setting for this cutting-edge electric racing series.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Best Towns to Visit Madisonville The waterfront community of Madisonville, situated along the Tchefuncte River, is full of maritime history, plus cute eateries and annual festivals like the Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras boat parade and Maritime Museum Louisiana’s Wooden Boat Festival.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Beef liver may not be a gladiator-crushing lion ready to dethrone kale in some fictive nutritional coliseum.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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But apart from prompting criticism from leading broadcasters such as HBO, SPI International and A+E Networks, which issued a joint statement denouncing homophobia, the law did nothing to dethrone Hungary as one of the world’s top production hubs.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The system favoured by the new Coach appears to have no space for the Brazil native, who has played just four minutes since Thiago Motta was sacked.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority are unceremoniously sacked after losing their grip.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More pressure is put on Harry when Conrad tells him he's placed the entire family in the crosshairs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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On the whole, the team was quite accurate with its shooting, placing 12 of 18 shots on Chris Brady’s goal.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Baldwin denied pulling the trigger, and the case against him was ultimately dismissed in July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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