DEPOSES Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

deposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of depose

as in dismisses

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 testifies

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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as in puts

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 deposes Congress deposes former president over Epstein ties in historic first. — FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026

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After roll call and then assisting a man who sought to change his address, Judge Cho dismisses the other immigrants without speaking to them individually.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
The Heritage Foundation’s Yenor dismisses the notion that elite sports pose any threat to male fertility, observing to SciAm that, since 1990, Super Bowl–winning quarterbacks have had a higher than average number of children.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismisses

Verb

When a survivor reports an incident and ultimately testifies against someone who harmed them, memory recall might be uniquely affected.

— Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the priorities of the Treasury Department in Longworth building on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of testifies

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My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of puts

Verb

Spain topples Argentina Rodri of Spain celebrates by lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 July 2026
In 2003 the United States topples Hussein and delivers him to his executioners.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

Definition of topples

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Without diminishing that aspect of music, Musical Bodies rightly situates as much meaning in the objects themselves.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Garvey said the journal, which published quarterly from 1993 to 2005, was premised on the idea of abolishing whiteness as a social category that situates white people above other racial groups.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of situates

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Cale Britt sacks the quarterback and Bishop Moore will take over on downs at their own 42.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.

— Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026

Definition of sacks

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The announcement places Xiaomi alongside Chinese automakers including BYD, Nio, Li Auto and XPeng, all of which have been developing proprietary processors for increasingly sophisticated driver-assistance and autonomous-driving systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Seconds later, Landek places his hands on both sides of Hoffenberg’s face and gives her a kiss that lasts about two seconds.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of places

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Jaime Alas scores in stoppage time and El Salvador forges a 3-3 tie that ousts the United States from Olympic soccer qualifying.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In a more conventional political drama, Daiva’s hunger strike would light a fire of popular protest which ousts the Soviet forces.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025

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