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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
In June, Pitt filed court documents attempting to depose Stoli Group’s Alexey Oliynik, claiming the businessman had firsthand knowledge of the sale.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ellis has ordered Bovino be deposed in the case and a preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Returning to the present, the Times wants to depose Lyons and ask for his testimony concerning his conversations with Christian Spears and meetings between athletics department staff and players.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2025
But the arrest on Kelce’s property came two days after a judge overseeing the Lively-Baldoni case denied a request from Baldoni’s legal team for an extension to depose Swift, ABC News reported.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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The waterside trees leaned far out over the currents, almost toppling into the river, as if being pushed by the exuberant growth at their backs.—
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While the 40-foot steeple of Crown Point’s oldest church lays toppled along Grant Street and East North Street, treasures found inside the 139-year-old church have found their way into new light.—
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Powell testified before Congress in June, saying the renovation was a collaboration with various agencies and that costs had changed over time.—
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Troconis’ case for being a cooperating witness was shattered when Dulos died after attempting to commit suicide in January 2020, Bowman testified.—
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated roughly 14 miles southeast of Burney and occurred at a depth of 5 miles.—
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What’s more, while the property is situated on 180 acres of land in the city of Twentynine Palms (less than a 10-minute drive from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park), the owners plan to leave 170 acres completely undeveloped.—
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Those vying to dethrone the champions, a 30-6 Oklahoma City team after Sunday night’s 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, likely can’t do so with merit until besting these Thunder in a seven-game series.—
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Despite being dethroned by BYD, Tesla appears to be retaining its optimism.—
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
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Philly flashbacks There was no shortage of hard feelings (and maybe some sour grapes) when the 49ers lost 31-7 in the NFC Championship Game following the 2022 season when Haason Reddick sacked Purdy and tore the UCL in his right elbow.—
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Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.—
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The system places users in a zero-gravity posture originally developed for aerospace applications.—
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Candles placed at the site lit up the snowy, winter night.—
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In September, Hecox filed a notice to dismiss the lawsuit.—
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Why was Alabama’s 31-17 loss to a 4-8 FSU team so easily dismissed by the committee?—
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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