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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
He was signed aged 29 in 2022 on a free transfer, usurped Vicente Guaita to become first choice and then, after being deposed by Henderson, was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 for £10million ($13.5m).
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 July 2025
None of those who were deposed was mentioned by name at the hearing.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is being deposed in a lawsuit by one of those fans.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf will be deposed in a lawsuit stemming from a shooting during a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in August 2023, a Cook County judge ordered Friday, per multiple reports.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 July 2025
None of those who were deposed was mentioned by name at the hearing.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is being deposed in a lawsuit by one of those fans.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf will be deposed in a lawsuit stemming from a shooting during a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in August 2023, a Cook County judge ordered Friday, per multiple reports.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic grew even weaker in December, when rebels toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another faithful Iranian ally.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Martin Ritchey testified in favor of HB 3022 when it was proposed in 2019.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Brendan Carr testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on President Biden's broadband takeover, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 30, 2023.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Hoste, a cocktail bar situated in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, is now offering a $5,000 wedding package, affectionately dubbed the Shotgun Special.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting group, however, is somewhere in the middle, where the Indiana Fever are situated among the ranks of the Las Vegas Aces, Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Last year, The Traitors dethroned perennial winner RuPaul’s Drag Race as best reality competition program, while The Daily Show won the Emmy for best talk series.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Guess what? Squid Game has now been dethroned by Sullivan’s Crossing, the Canadian TV show that has three seasons, two of which are on Netflix, which first started airing in 2023.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen backed former boss Christian Horner before he got sacked by the higher-ups at the racing team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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He was photographed and fingerprinted before being placed alone in a cell, where he was later found dead.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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During a ceremony recognizing Winfield’s athletic and philanthropic successes, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that a statue of Winfield would be placed at the St. Paul baseball field in the spring to remind young athletes of their own potential for greatness.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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