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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
While the opposition Conservative Party has a history of deposing prime ministers while in office, Labour does not, said Jonathan Tonge, a professor of politics at the University of Liverpool.
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
Jordan has also been deposed as part of the remaining lawsuits against OSU.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Bond vigilantes have closely watched his fate in recent weeks, and the results are expected to further fuel speculation the prime minister could be deposed by his party.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The letter also revealed how Elevance announced Haytaian’s departure right after DOJ first asked to depose him.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
Jordan has also been deposed as part of the remaining lawsuits against OSU.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Bond vigilantes have closely watched his fate in recent weeks, and the results are expected to further fuel speculation the prime minister could be deposed by his party.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The letter also revealed how Elevance announced Haytaian’s departure right after DOJ first asked to depose him.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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Flying over the Cape Canaveral site, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman had a birds-eye view of the charred debris and toppled infrastructure that remained where once a $1 billion launch complex stood.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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A lot happened in the NBA over the weekend — San Antonio toppled defending champs Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, meaning we’re now guaranteed a new NBA champion.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The program allows non-citizens to testify before a grand jury to mitigate consequences of actual or pending charges against them or others.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The new rules do not allow cart-sharing for residents of single family homes situated side by side or across the alley from each other, or residents of a homeowner’s association spanning condominiums in multiple buildings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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With a name that's oh-so-French, Vogüé is situated on the Ardèche river flowing through its namesake region, near the beautiful Parque Natural Regional de los Montes de Ardèche.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Less than two months after dethroning Cargill, Ripley is highly unlikely to lose that title so quickly.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Cargill moved seamlessly around Ripley and did her best to try to dethrone Ripley and win the title back after losing it at WrestleMania 42.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Lopetegui was sacked by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) the next day and replaced by Fernando Hierro.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Opponents sacked Herbert 54 times last season, a career high.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps the hotel’s philosophy is best seen by the seashells placed under glass cloches throughout the hotel, showcasing the reverence for nature here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The investigation places a national spotlight on a local controversy that has dominated public meetings in Cabarrus County this spring, drawing dozens of speakers to school board and county commission meetings and generating extensive discussion on social media.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The lawsuit was eventually dismissed.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The ruling came after similar cases in Michigan and Georgia were dismissed by the courts and a special prosecutor dropped a federal case in late 2024 that charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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