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as in to topple
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 to situate
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 depose
Maxwell didn't testify in her criminal trial, but she was deposed in 2016 in a civil case brought by Epstein-victim Virginia Giuffre, who has since died by suicide.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Cosby agreed and was deposed by Constand’s lawyers over four days in 2005 and 2006 (resulting in more than 1,000 pages of testimony).
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
When former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was deposed in 2011, the Muslim Brotherhood, which had been suppressed for decades, emerged as a political force.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
During the conflict, both Israeli politicians and Trump openly discussed overthrowing Khamenei’s government and deposing him by force.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Cosby agreed and was deposed by Constand’s lawyers over four days in 2005 and 2006 (resulting in more than 1,000 pages of testimony).
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
When former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was deposed in 2011, the Muslim Brotherhood, which had been suppressed for decades, emerged as a political force.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
During the conflict, both Israeli politicians and Trump openly discussed overthrowing Khamenei’s government and deposing him by force.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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In this latest wave, a new kind of influencer wants to wage race wars, topple modern democracies, share assassination techniques, and replace society with all-white ethno-states.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The move came just as Israel’s parliament broke for summer recess, meaning that Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners couldn’t take out their ire by threatening to topple the government.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although identified as a victim, Huynh was never called to testify as prosecutors lost contact with both her and her lawyer ahead of the trial, despite being subpoenaed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lawson admitted to doing so while testifying at his own trial.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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With abundant fresh water, lower exposure to hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, and a temperate climate projected to remain livable longer than most, Toronto is situated on one of the safest bets for long-term climate stability in North America.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The guardrail is situated between the highway and the Sacramento River.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This week, Rylie Jeffries had won the Head of Household competition, but he was dethroned by Mickey Lee, who used her HOH Interrogation Power to take his spot.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Summer has officially been dethroned: Fall is making a case for itself as the best wedding season.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The latest batch of files still didn’t reveal a direct connection between this officer and Oswald, but that hasn’t put the issue to bed.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that Favre took a dive so that New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan could sack him and break Gastineau’s record.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wilson led the Dolphins to touchdowns on both his drives after replacing Tagovailoa for the second series of a 24-24 tie with Chicago last week, and he was sacked four times.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The founder of Morrison Gates likes to pick up makeup towels and small first aid kits to place in her guest bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rocket's purpose was to place one of Europe's newest weather satellites into orbit.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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