deposed

past tense of depose
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as in testified
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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Recent Examples of deposed It was revived after he was deposed in 2003 and grew steadily, from nearly 2 million participants that year to about 20 million in the mid-2010s. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026 In the 2022 election, Sara was the running mate of presidential candidate Marcos Jr, son of the dictator who ruled for 20 years before being deposed in 1986. Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 She who can be deposed and required to answer for her reasoning under oath. Afnan R. Tariq, STAT, 8 July 2026 Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 On June 23, Los Angeles County Court declined to compel Woods to be deposed in California, as the defendants' legal team requested. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The earthquakes pose a great challenge to Rodriguez, the former vice president whose governing coalition took shape after the United States mounted an operation that captured and deposed President Nicolás Maduro. James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Many voters had hoped the election would draw a line under years of political chaos that has seen a string of presidents jailed, deposed and impeached. CBS News, 24 June 2026 The Joyces are set to be deposed when discovery is complete. Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
Verb
  • That all powered Bryce Young — who was sacked only 27 times — to a career year as a passer and paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in Rico Dowdle (who has since moved on in free agency).
    Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • He got sacked 23 times last season and was under pressure more than that.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Both Payton and Martin testified in their own defense at trial, recalling the chaotic moments at closing time.
    Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Collins testified on behalf of Ashley Brouillette in the divorce proceedings.
    Alina Hartounian, NPR, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The finished murals, titled The Beginning and The End, were situated in the building’s Hall of Honor, taking advantage of its double-height ceiling.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Part of Rodale’s success stems from being situated at such integral geography, connecting the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Scott first attended Arizona State on a partial golf scholarship, but was dismissed from the team after an incident with a visiting recruit.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • In our most recent conversation, Gershman dismissed the account Sebold gave in her memoir and downplayed the parts of her testimony that were more ambiguous.
    Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged.
    Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • If this is not possible, ensure the cash is placed in a high-yield savings account while next steps are discussed in line with the client's goals and objectives.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The grizzly, with the dogs pursuing, had already toppled over.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • The record comes just one day after Argentina toppled Switzerland 3-1 at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, marking the end of the last World Cup game in the city.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Having said his piece, Armand puts a pen and paper in Louis’s headless hand.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The championship dethroned Argentina, which was trying to become the first repeat champion since Brazil in 1962.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Jaws became the very first summer blockbuster and was the highest-grossing movie of all time (until Star Wars dethroned it two years later).
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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“Deposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposed. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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