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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
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.
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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
OpenAI is the Sam Altman show, as became very clear in 2023 when he was briefly deposed as OpenAI’s philosopher-king.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
The House oversight committee held depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in late February after Comer deposed the couple.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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
OpenAI is the Sam Altman show, as became very clear in 2023 when he was briefly deposed as OpenAI’s philosopher-king.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
The House oversight committee held depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in late February after Comer deposed the couple.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
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Then, just three plays later, Grier was sacked by Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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During Wednesday’s open-media look, Thomas flew around the edge during 11-on-11 and would have likely sacked quarterback Justin Fields in a game situation.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, testified that the screenplay left him bereft.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Dunmore, who experienced homelessness and previously testified before the Texas Legislature about the school, plans to become a police officer after earning his diploma.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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The new city hall will be situated in a $1 billion mixed-use development called the Canals, which will feature homes, shops and restaurants surrounded by a network of canals and lakes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The new rules do not allow cart-sharing for residents of single family homes situated side by side or across the alley from each other, or residents of a homeowner’s association spanning condominiums in multiple buildings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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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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On the mainland, the smokestack at Jackson Memorial Hospital toppled over, cutting off power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Last Thursday, during the test failure, one of Blue Origin’s massive launch towers toppled, and the other appears to be seriously damaged.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Verb
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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