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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
Former trustee Micah Young is scheduled to be deposed in the same case on June 11.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
After Gaddafi was deposed, Libya fell into civil war and currently exists in a state of fragile ceasefire that could be broken at any time.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Yesterday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration's appeal of an order mandating government officials be deposed about the deportation of Abrego Garcia.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
The district court granted most of CREW's request for information, including deposing Gleason.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 May 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
After Gaddafi was deposed, Libya fell into civil war and currently exists in a state of fragile ceasefire that could be broken at any time.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Yesterday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration's appeal of an order mandating government officials be deposed about the deportation of Abrego Garcia.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
The district court granted most of CREW's request for information, including deposing Gleason.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
Verb
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One day in 1997, after a fire, the Giuliani administration sent a wrecking ball to topple the building.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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For Trump, the ability to topple rivals was enough of a threat without taking it out of the safe.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Another former girlfriend of Combs testified under the pseudonym Jane in court.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Accounts of what unfolded that night in Moscow have emerged from two of the surviving roommates, who were both expected to testify at trial.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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In 1966, Charles de Gaulle, the French President, pulled France out of NATO’s unified military command so that the country could develop its own nuclear deterrent, with the proverbial button situated in Paris, not Washington.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Both candidates lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. 1937: Joe Louis became heavyweight boxing champion of the world by dethroning James Braddock in front of 41,675 paying customers in Comiskey Park.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Immigration arrests in Los Angeles have been headline news and the subject of legal disputes for the past few weeks, but Angelenos watching the drama play out on television and in their communities may be confused about who exactly is putting people in handcuffs and hauling them off.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Eight days later, in a game relocated to Glendale, Ariz., because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, Darnold was sacked nine times and had two turnovers (including a fumble returned for touchdown) in a 27-9 loss.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Nix turned the ball over just eight times and was sacked 20 times in those final 13 games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Simply place the pad in the accompanying mini wash bag and pop it into the laundry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Emphasis was placed on breadth of true impact across the widest landscape.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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In a series of tweets, Charli XCX dismissed the controversy and defended her creative choices.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Social media companies have already gotten several claims dismissed, including a claim of unjust enrichment, Goetz said, because Nazario failed to respond to them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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