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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
But the case is finally heating up after U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan on Tuesday granted Oakley’s motion to depose Dolan while also substantially limiting the scope of emails Dolan must share.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Schuman does not know the identity of the new accuser deposed by Ruth’s attorneys, according to Barth Menzies.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
But with the new agreement Wednesday night, the eight crew members would be able to leave the country before they’re deposed.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 20 June 2024
Stines was deposed in that lawsuit three days before the shooting last month.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Schuman does not know the identity of the new accuser deposed by Ruth’s attorneys, according to Barth Menzies.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
But with the new agreement Wednesday night, the eight crew members would be able to leave the country before they’re deposed.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 20 June 2024
Stines was deposed in that lawsuit three days before the shooting last month.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
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One Direction toppled chart records that had stood since The Beatles’ legendary run in the 1960s, and inspired the revival of the boyband in popular culture.Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bonus points for unique villains (including the deaf-mute Hammer Girl and baseball-wielding brother) and high stakes that play out like a Jenga tower always on the verge of toppling over.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Joshua Epps testified that he was called to question Diego Ibarra outside the apartment where the Ibarras lived.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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During the course of the trial, Jeff Webb, the founder and CEO of Varsity Brands, the cheer corporate Goliath, testified on behalf of the plaintiffs that cheerleading was less a sport than a recreational hobby like chess.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Interior design in the space was led by the Rockwell Group, and the warm dining room features wooden accents and velvet banquette seating situated underneath cathedral-style seating.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The island nation, situated above a volcanic hotspot in the North Atlantic, has a long history of volcanic eruptions, with an average of one eruption occurring every four to five years.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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In fact, in 2023 Sephora dethroned Ulta for the first time as Gen Z’s number-one beauty retailer of choice, according to Piper Sandler’s semiannual Taking Stock With Teens Survey, nabbing 37 percent of share while Ulta garnered 32 percent — a 10 percent drop versus 2022.Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Its emphasis on civilizational identity and antipathy to liberal internationalism creates opportunities for entanglements with illiberal states, such as China and Russia, that share the goal of dethroning Western liberalism and the U.S.-led international order. Loading...Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2024
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Rather than addressing these critical issues with real change to their algorithms and design features, Snap continues to put profits over protecting children.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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This puts the watch in stark contrast to regular production watches we’re used to seeing, and shows Smith’s passion for machining and finishing every component in house.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dallas pulled away in the second half, starting with an Eric Kendricks sack on the Giants’ opening possession that forced Lock to lose a fumble.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Williams was sacked on the next play and that’s when things went haywire.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Like Brown, Bristowe is a Mirrorball winner, placing first alongside Chigvintsev.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Following the incident in Amsterdam, the city's mayor, police chief and chief prosecutor placed a ban on Lazio fans planning to travel to the Dutch capital for a Europa League game against Ajax next month.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, the atmosphere was calmer than the previous week when Corpus appeared to surprise the board by appearing in person at a special meeting to censure her and call for her resignation, dismissing the resignation demands as politically motivated.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The company dismissed its previous auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, and engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new auditor.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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