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
This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
This is an area where, conceivably, productions see cost savings because there are tipping fees at landfills or for disposing these meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors alleged that Mirza hid the victim's body in his bathroom for days before disposing of it in the ocean.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During the 1880s, the brothers lived here and made their livelihood rustling cattle and horses, while at the same time disposing of unsuspecting ranchers who wandered too close to their hideout.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, in popular, high-traffic wilderness destinations like Grand Teton National Park, many visitors are unaware of proper outdoor etiquette for disposing of human waste.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
The judge also would not issue an order to prevent Figgs from disposing of records in the future or cover damages for destroying a security camera that was placed in Figgs’ office.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buyer also typically takes on the burden of tracking and disposing of the material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
This is an area where, conceivably, productions see cost savings because there are tipping fees at landfills or for disposing these meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors alleged that Mirza hid the victim's body in his bathroom for days before disposing of it in the ocean.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During the 1880s, the brothers lived here and made their livelihood rustling cattle and horses, while at the same time disposing of unsuspecting ranchers who wandered too close to their hideout.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, in popular, high-traffic wilderness destinations like Grand Teton National Park, many visitors are unaware of proper outdoor etiquette for disposing of human waste.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
The judge also would not issue an order to prevent Figgs from disposing of records in the future or cover damages for destroying a security camera that was placed in Figgs’ office.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buyer also typically takes on the burden of tracking and disposing of the material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Delays in classifying more illnesses hurt people, Tom O'Connor said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The court forbade companies from classifying workers as independent contractors except in narrow circumstances.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in this day and age, with so many soccer-specific stadiums in Major League Soccer and in lower division leagues, placing a national team in a baseball stadium would not be a good idea.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, the NCAA permanently banned three Fresno State players for illicitly placing prop bets on themselves or teammates to over or underperform in certain statistical categories.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Strategic leaders are the generals, arranging forces before engagements.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lizzo plops down in a straw chair with familiarity, arranging the many pillows around her and assuming a palms-up position.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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By situating stablecoin pilots in these two hubs, China can cautiously test global use cases while keeping its capital account firewall intact.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help in locating a critically missing 11-year-old girl.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The immediate priority for law enforcement is locating and apprehending the suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An English menu makes ordering easy.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pocketalk's Miller believes that the potential of the technology goes far beyond a tourist ordering a glass of wine in France.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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