1
as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack
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as in classifying
to put into a particular arrangement
disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed
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Recent Examples of disposing
The report described the image allegedly showing two men disposing of food waste near Northwest 17th Avenue and 29th Street.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to locating victims’ remains, the on-site work involved removing and disposing of explosives that didn’t detonate in the blast.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Health experts previously told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that disposing of those items is recommended to reduce the risk of mold exposure.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Pino carried out this change despite a Miami-Dade judge’s order in the couple’s long-running divorce case that prohibited him from disposing of their marital assets, according to her lawyers.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Here are some tips for handling and disposing of gasoline safely.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The bag may be a method of capturing and disposing of space debris.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After disposing of the product, Trader Joe's customers can reach the company by phone at 626-599-3817, or by filling out an online form.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to locating victims’ remains, the on-site work involved removing and disposing of explosives that didn’t detonate in the blast.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Health experts previously told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that disposing of those items is recommended to reduce the risk of mold exposure.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Pino carried out this change despite a Miami-Dade judge’s order in the couple’s long-running divorce case that prohibited him from disposing of their marital assets, according to her lawyers.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Here are some tips for handling and disposing of gasoline safely.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The bag may be a method of capturing and disposing of space debris.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After disposing of the product, Trader Joe's customers can reach the company by phone at 626-599-3817, or by filling out an online form.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The honor marks Woods’ first appearance on the First Team, placing him among an elite group of 24 boys and girls selected for their outstanding performance throughout the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider hand-washing or placing the most delicate black garments in a mesh washing bag to offer even more protection.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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E-commerce transactions are managed end-to-end without friction, from building a shopping cart and applying discounts to arranging delivery and processing returns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Join Chloe Mullen, a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School and member of the National Honor Society, for a special flower arranging workshop.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Berghaus and her co-authors Marco Drewes of the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and Sebastian Zell of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich take this a step further in their new paper, firmly situating warm inflation in the Standard Model itself.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
27 Oct. 2025
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In his petition, Mamdani called for caps on resale prices similar to regulations recently adopted in fellow host country Mexico, situating the fight within a broader movement to protect working people from rising costs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The strong, measurable preference makes the orange lichens reliable natural indicators for locating fossil remains.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Police asked for the public's help locating Hermios, who is a Pacific Islander, stands at 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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In ordering the culling, CFIA repeatedly cited the need to prevent damage to the country’s nearly $7 billion poultry industry.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Participants are asked to avoid shopping, streaming, ordering online and purchasing fast food.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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