1
as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters
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3
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk
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4
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
planned the disposition of events at her wedding with a precision that military commanders would envy
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
all that remains is a disposition regarding the custody of the two children
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Recent Examples of disposition
The disposition doesn’t elaborate on exactly what Rodriguez told the crowd.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
That's true even if the value of your shares went up and down—if there's no sale or disposition, there's nothing to report.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The real estate segment's revenues decreased by $21.5 million, largely due to the disposition of properties.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
That's true even if the value of your shares went up and down—if there's no sale or disposition, there's nothing to report.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The real estate segment's revenues decreased by $21.5 million, largely due to the disposition of properties.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
Noun
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Dier’s role when picked was to be the eyes, ears and cool temperament of the defensive line, but also a wise old head behind an inexperienced player.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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No coyness here about scale—three stories, six bedrooms, collector’s garage—but the home’s temperament is stylishly measured.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Australia’s giant kangaroos of yesteryear were likely homebodies — and that inclination ultimately did them in.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even if both premises are correct—that Putin has Hitlerian inclinations and wants to expand into eastern Europe—Western societies may struggle to mobilize the requisite political will and economic resources to contend with the threat.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Businesses like cleaning, junk removal, pressure washing, laundromats, and pest control offer a path to significant wealth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Their impact has been so severe that Florida classifies them a public nuisance and encourages humane removal efforts.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The agreement also has a joint research component where both companies will study and assess the actual effects of AI on professional tax preparation, with the goal of creating scalable solutions for future AI apps and solutions.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If a deal is reached, sanctions would be imposed for any violation of the agreement or subsequent incursions into Ukraine.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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Like nails on a chalkboard, whining—an irritating blend of talking and crying—has the ability to make almost any parent either lose their temper or cave.—
Debby Waldman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here’s the kicker - bullying behaviors at work aren’t just about outdated stereotypes of temper tantrums and emotional blowouts.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, regardless of his aptitude for the sport, Agassi is unlikely to be pursuing full-time pro status anytime soon.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Prior to his seventh birthday, Prince Louis seemingly showed his own aptitude for photography.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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With so many options at your disposal, the only downside is decision paralysis.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Waste Management — Shares of the waste collection and disposal company dropped 2% after first-quarter revenue came in lighter than expected.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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