depose

verb

di-ˈpōz How to pronounce depose (audio)
Definition of deposenext
1
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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2
as in to testify
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact she was nervous when the time to depose before the jury finally arrived

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3
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 Last week, Martinez-Olguin scheduled the trial for March 2, after the states sought additional time to gather evidence and depose executives and other witnesses. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 However, since Assad was deposed in December 2024 by the opposition, that argument appeared less credible than ever. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 As an aside, the rush to depose Romo continues to gain steam even though one of the voices that carries the most weight around CBS has remained doggedly silent. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026 To offset the salary and dump a disappointing player, the Sox sent deposed closer Seranthony Domínguez, along with prospects Boston Smith and Nolan Jones, to Seattle. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depose
  1. topple
  2. testify
  3. situate
  4. dethrone
  5. put
  6. sack
  7. place
  8. dismiss
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  • After Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the militant group once led by Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, toppled the Assad regime at the end of 2024, regional trade began to trickle back in.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Adam had been working out at the gym when the man on the running machine next to him had toppled off it while watching a replay of the previous night’s Champions League highlights.
    — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of topple
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  • Maxwell was subpoenaed to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee and appeared virtually in February.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Judge Sullivan told jurors that Heilbrun and one more witness should be the final people to testify.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of testify
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  • There, situated 750,000 miles beyond the moon, Roman will begin its science mission to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cuomo was born in New York City and raised in various spiritual communities around the Northeast, including Yogaville, an ashram then situated in Pomfret, Connecticut.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of situate
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  • Ali and Hotch’s feud got personal after Hotch initially dethroned Ali as the international champion.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Beef is finally dethroned in America One thing about Americans?
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dethrone
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  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
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  • Craig was sacked three times and once UNC started keying on the run, the Horned Frogs struggled to match the Tar Heels’ physicality.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In a real game, Bryce Young would have been sacked at least a half-dozen times and probably more.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
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  • To gauge correctly, people can place a measuring tape around the abdomen, between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hip bones, keeping the tape level and snug but not compressing the skin.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Seats were placed around the circle for visitors to witness firsthand the ancient drumming, chants, and intertribal dances carried by the wind and heard nearly two miles away, at the lakefront’s Geo-Karis State Park.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of place
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  • On Wednesday, lawyers for Gomez filed a motion to dismiss the artist from the suit, and said she should have never been dragged into the case in the first place.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Depose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depose. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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