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as in sacked
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 situated
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 deposed
Mangione is being held pretrial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, alongside deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
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Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
One of the bloodiest moments in that revolution, which deposed the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and led to the rise of the incumbent Islamist regime, occurred on September 8, 1978.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
However, it was revealed Ruff broke a cardinal rule, playing or simulating a game more than once, and was deposed as commissioner, though there is some disagreement about what exactly happened.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi, 65, has lived in the United States for most of his life since his father, Mohammad Reza Shah, was deposed during the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi's father, the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was deposed during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which transformed the country from a monarchy to an Islamic republic.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Firefighters are being deposed a month after plaintiffs’ attorneys questioned employees of California State Parks.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determined each year's nominees until they were deposed as the deciding committee in 2022 in the wake of a scandal, revised its rules around animation in 2014.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Early Saturday, the United States conducted military strikes in Venezuela and deposed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
One of the bloodiest moments in that revolution, which deposed the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and led to the rise of the incumbent Islamist regime, occurred on September 8, 1978.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
However, it was revealed Ruff broke a cardinal rule, playing or simulating a game more than once, and was deposed as commissioner, though there is some disagreement about what exactly happened.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi, 65, has lived in the United States for most of his life since his father, Mohammad Reza Shah, was deposed during the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi's father, the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was deposed during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which transformed the country from a monarchy to an Islamic republic.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Firefighters are being deposed a month after plaintiffs’ attorneys questioned employees of California State Parks.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determined each year's nominees until they were deposed as the deciding committee in 2022 in the wake of a scandal, revised its rules around animation in 2014.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Early Saturday, the United States conducted military strikes in Venezuela and deposed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposed
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Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham’s manager at the start of that season, was sacked on November 19, with the team 14th in the league — although the fateful conversation with then-chairman Daniel Levy was conducted off-camera.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maye was sacked 21 times in the playoffs — the most ever for a QB in a single postseason.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The retrial instructions to the jury indicate that Alkayyali also testified at the retrial.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, when ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons testified to the House Homeland Security Committee, Democratic Representative Tim Kennedy asked him whether Noem should resign.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated approximately 4 miles west of Cobb and occurred at a depth of just 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both Beijing and Hong Kong’s government have repeatedly rejected international criticism of Lai’s prosecution and dismissed accusations that his jailing was politically motivated or an assault on press freedom.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Karklin believes recreational flying and short-distance travel should not be dismissed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lardis also participated in the accuracy-shooting event Tuesday, in which four targets were placed on the corners of the net and the All-Stars had to hit them in the fewest amount of shots.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, in Fennell’s movie, Heathcliff’s race is not explicitly stated, and his otherness seems to center more around class, with emphasis placed on the fact that he was found on the streets of Liverpool and isn’t able to read or write.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The other was the first day of that month when Adam delivered a pitch and almost immediately toppled to the dirt.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z rebellion toppled an ageing autocrat – an uprising tens of millions of young people dreamt could chart a new course for their country.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 17-year-old dethroned Kim, who finished with silver after back-to-back golds.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Briefly last year, the 81-year-old entrepreneur dethroned Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the richest person in the world.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Deposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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