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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 bag may be a method of capturing and disposing of space debris.
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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
Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Here a miserable delivery boy gets by disposing of mummies recovered in Iquique, North of Chile.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Another safety feature is the fact that placing the borehole in a stable area and drilling deep beyond the water table means the reactor is essentially self-disposing.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
The company said customers should wrap any unopened bottles in paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before disposing of them to avoid any risk from shattered glass.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Here a miserable delivery boy gets by disposing of mummies recovered in Iquique, North of Chile.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Another safety feature is the fact that placing the borehole in a stable area and drilling deep beyond the water table means the reactor is essentially self-disposing.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
The company said customers should wrap any unopened bottles in paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before disposing of them to avoid any risk from shattered glass.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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One need only read the US State Department’s 2024 human rights report on China to realize that naming a Chinese official to a human rights advisory committee is analogous to putting a wolf in charge of a hen house.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Trump first responded by putting restrictions on sales of American technologies to China, including a key Nvidia AI chip.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Originally designed for communications, these cables are now adapted to act as giant, passive sonar arrays capable of detecting, classifying, and tracking submarines, surface vessels, and other undersea activity across sea lanes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once this pretraining stage is complete, the next step is to tailor V-JEPA to accomplish specific tasks such as classifying images or identifying actions depicted in videos.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The study suggests placing one spacecraft in each of the three corners of the pyramid's base, which would be arranged on a plane (a virtual, flat surface) around L1.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the tariffs firmly in place, representatives from both associations said most buyers are either delaying or not placing new orders.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Get our best clever painting hacks to extend the height of a room, space-saving storage ideas, and tips for arranging bedroom furniture.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, this year, the Eagles’ opponents are more often presenting four deep defenders against their three wide receiver sets instead of deploying a single-high safety and arranging the remaining defenders to play closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The promise of Sherald’s exhibition underscored the High’s commitment to situating Black artists at the forefront of its programming, a priority that has only grown more urgent as Atlanta continues to expand its identity as an art capital.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wells was also known for organizing clean-up efforts at cemeteries in historically Black neighborhoods, including Lincoln Memorial Park in Brownsville.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Wichita Police Department is now asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating the female and anybody that recognizes her or might have any information about her identity or whereabouts should reach out to the Wichita Police Department immediately.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The data revealed canines have an 11 percent higher chance of being found than their feline counterparts, highlighting the different challenges in locating and recovering missing pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Julian dispatches Ares and his deputy, Athena (an imperious Jodie Turner-Smith), to the physical world, ordering them to shake down Eve for information about Flynn’s code.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Theoretically, states could enact legislation ordering utilities to exit PJM and then join or form a new grid network.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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