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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 judge in the case did not force the issue, agreeing with Leiweke’s attorneys who said that trying to compel Leiweke to be deposed in the Live Nation case while facing criminal prosecution by the Justice Department violated his rights.
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Back in 2012 when the NFL was fighting that legal battle against gambling on games, Goodell was deposed under oath.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The committee recently deposed Bill and Hillary Clinton and Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of Victoria’s Secret former parent company L Brands.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world’s wealthiest men.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Back in 2012 when the NFL was fighting that legal battle against gambling on games, Goodell was deposed under oath.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The committee recently deposed Bill and Hillary Clinton and Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of Victoria’s Secret former parent company L Brands.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world’s wealthiest men.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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The brush from a fingertip toppled the Lakers’ longest winning streak in six seasons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters found that the beam had broken off and toppled, throwing the workers roughly 30 feet and trapping one inside a concrete formwork platform.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Shideler is a regular guest on right-wing podcasts and cable-television programs, but this was his first time testifying as an expert in court.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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That winter and spring, elite-university presidents were hauled in front of Congress to testify about protesters’ conduct and their response to instances of anti-Semitism at the demonstrations.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, Wharton and Bobby Brown will be situated next to Derrick Brown in the starting lineup.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Pahlavi Dynasty was dethroned in 1979 during the Islamic Revolution and replaced with the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Although it was dethroned last year by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this year’s revival suggests that sustained controversy has done little to dent its appeal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a 16-3 Wild Card loss to the Patriots, New England sacked Justin Herbert six times as part of 11 quarterback hits.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The administration sacked Greg Bovino, the Customs and Border Protection official who had become the front man for aggressive enforcement.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Another council diplomat said France introduced a separate resolution on Monday that made no mention of Iran and would not be placed under Chapter Seven.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Williams was initially placed at the scene by phone records.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Johnson dismissed the criticism.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Red flags worth walking away from include dismissing symptoms without investigation, attributing everything to stress or anxiety, discouraging second opinions and making patients feel rushed.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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