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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
On June 30, Pitt filed court documents demanding private communications from Jolie and seeking to depose Stoli Group executive Alexey Oliynik.
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The same panel also approved a Republican motion to subpoena 10 top former government officials to testify about the Epstein investigation — including a number of Democrats such as former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who are scheduled to be deposed in October.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
On May 23, 2023, Colvin was deposed by Hellman, who represented his company pro se, at his law offices in Santa Barbara.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
California attorneys deposed an ICE field director who said National Guard soldiers went with immigration officers on about 75% of their missions.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The same panel also approved a Republican motion to subpoena 10 top former government officials to testify about the Epstein investigation — including a number of Democrats such as former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who are scheduled to be deposed in October.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
On May 23, 2023, Colvin was deposed by Hellman, who represented his company pro se, at his law offices in Santa Barbara.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
California attorneys deposed an ICE field director who said National Guard soldiers went with immigration officers on about 75% of their missions.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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Storms approaching the region start to reach cooler waters that aren't warm enough to fuel a hurricane and tradewinds in the region can topple a storm's cloud structure.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Minneapolis will approach 90 degrees Sunday while Memphis could topple its record daily high of 98 degrees on Monday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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During Thursday's hearing, a sheriff's deputy testified that the bodies were found covered by camouflage tarps in woods on state land in Tiptonville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Charles Adelson testified at length in his own trial before he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life in prison.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The upcoming lunar eclipse, which happens when Earth is situated between the moon and sun, causing Earth's shadow to turn the moon a rusty red color, will sadly not be visible from the United States this time.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Holladay House’s six guest rooms are situated conveniently in the heart of downtown.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The total puts Ellison closer to dethroning Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest individual.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Walton also dethroned L'Oréal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers of France for the title of richest person in the world last fall.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the considerable issue of adequately defending the potent Eagles offense, the Chiefs most obviously will seek to better protect Mahomes — who was sacked six times and pressured 16 times without the Eagles blitzing once.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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He's also been sacked three times (3) while rushing for a total of negative-three yards on 13 carries (including sacks).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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After the shooting, the school was placed in a lockdown and officials swept the campus.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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When retail loses money, it’s often dismissed as inexperience.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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