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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
For fruit plantations, Guatemala’s Jacobo Arbenz Guzman was deposed in 1954.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
But then those detectives were deposed and trapped themselves in lies.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.
—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
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
But then those detectives were deposed and trapped themselves in lies.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
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Renard, 57, has been out of management since being sacked by Saudi Arabia in April, bringing his second stint with the national team to an end.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Greek coach Georgios Donis was appointed just two months ago after Saudi Arabia sacked former coach Hervé Renard.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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In May, the architect who remodeled the family’s country house testified that Adorni paid him $245,000 in cash.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Lieutenant Thompson, a lead investigator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), testified that authorities utilized speed metrics, GPS trackpoints, and a passenger seating chart to recreate the crash sequence.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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In return, Iran would be relieved of the economic sanctions placed on the country.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Of those apprehended during the administration's first seven months, more than 9,700 children saw at least one parent placed into immigration detention -- more than in previous years.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Standing before it, Khalaf saw how the wall of the adjacent building had toppled onto the ground floor, flooding the shop with rubble and coating everything with a film of fine gray dust.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The silo then toppled and the surrounding area became engulfed in the fire, the office said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Texas has dethroned California as the state with the most Fortune 500 companies.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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“Deposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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