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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
Suarez was deposed in the SEC’s case last year, but says he has never been contacted by the FBI, whose investigation is ongoing.
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Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
But the toy king had been deposed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Randklev and former trustee Micah Young, who is no longer named in the lawsuit, have already been deposed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
After the Taliban was deposed in November 2001, the Bush administration insisted that Afghanistan would be the home of an emerging democratic government.
—Defense Priorities, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
General Horta N’Tam was sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new leader, a day after army officers deposed the president in the country’s ninth coup or attempted takeover in five decades.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Embalo called French media to say he had been deposed and his whereabouts were unknown on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
Embalo called French media to say he had been deposed.
—Reuters 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Also among the deposed were Lively's costars Jenny Slate, 41, and Isabela Ferrer, 20.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
But the toy king had been deposed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Randklev and former trustee Micah Young, who is no longer named in the lawsuit, have already been deposed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
After the Taliban was deposed in November 2001, the Bush administration insisted that Afghanistan would be the home of an emerging democratic government.
—Defense Priorities, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
General Horta N’Tam was sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new leader, a day after army officers deposed the president in the country’s ninth coup or attempted takeover in five decades.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Embalo called French media to say he had been deposed and his whereabouts were unknown on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
Embalo called French media to say he had been deposed.
—Reuters 18 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Also among the deposed were Lively's costars Jenny Slate, 41, and Isabela Ferrer, 20.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
Verb
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The Texans’ defense sacked Rodgers four times.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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But when Herbert dropped back to pass on the next play, linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson strip-sacked him and fell on loose ball.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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During Braddy’s trial in 2007, a medical expert testified that Quatisha was still alive when alligators bit her.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hemphill testified alongside Winston Pingeon, a Capitol Police officer who tried to defend the building that day.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated about 8 miles north-northwest of San Simeon and occurred at a depth of just 3 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, while the property is situated on 180 acres of land in the city of Twentynine Palms (less than a 10-minute drive from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park), the owners plan to leave 170 acres completely undeveloped.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sprowls sued, and an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit, siding with the county party, Davis said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In November, a federal judge dismissed the charges against both Comey and James, finding that Halligan had been unlawfully appointed.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was placed in FBI custody after being treated for a gunshot wound to the arm and abdomen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its last gasp was in 2009, when a Reformist president who had clearly won the election was placed under house arrest instead of sworn into office.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the 40-foot steeple of Crown Point’s oldest church lays toppled along Grant Street and East North Street, treasures found inside the 139-year-old church have found their way into new light.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Vladimir Lenin in Russia, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran all spent more than 15 years in exile before returning to lead revolutions that toppled the regimes that had banished them.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bills won five straight AFC East titles before getting dethroned by the New England Patriots this season.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite being dethroned by BYD, Tesla appears to be retaining its optimism.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Deposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposed. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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