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as in sacked
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 situated
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 deposed
Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The government accused those who participated of being part of the movement that deposed Chavez from power for a little over day.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Attorneys also deposed city leaders such as Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones, court records show.
—Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 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
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The government accused those who participated of being part of the movement that deposed Chavez from power for a little over day.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Attorneys also deposed city leaders such as Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones, court records show.
—Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Herbert was sacked six times during that 16-3 loss, a defeat that prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin only days after the Chargers’ season ended with a second consecutive playoff dud and the third in the past five seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Memorial High School’s head track coach Robert Starr, who coached Metcalf, testified about the day of the meet, Panicker said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Multiple witnesses testified that Anthony arrived uninvited and sat down inside the Memorial High School team tent.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The town is situated in Cornwall, one of Europe’s six ancient Celtic nations—communities shaped by common descent, traditions, culture, or language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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One double cabin is situated on the upper deck, while two VIPs and two twins are positioned on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Next week’s launch would have been only New Glenn’s fourth, after its third flight on April 19 placed a satellite for the company AST SpaceMobile in an orbit that was lower than planned because of a malfunction of the rocket’s second stage.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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For more than a week, the country’s teacher’s union has blockaded roads and toppled World Cup statues in an annual push to win better working conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The master lawsuit also targets a slew of defendants who have been blamed for overgrown brush, toppled wooden power poles, natural gas explosions and a lack of water, all contributing to the mammoth blaze.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Both reigning champions from last year were dethroned in the competition, which drew more than 500 ticket holders.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Deposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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