1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack
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2
as in to classify
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 dispose
After using a menstrual cup, the user disposes of the menstrual blood in the toilet and clean the cup.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Russell Jones led investigators to the site where Aaron Friar's body was disposed after his murder.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
The elder Dougherty, suspected of helping his son dispose of Sayasane’s body, was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Russell Jones led investigators to the site where Aaron Friar's body was disposed after his murder.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
The elder Dougherty, suspected of helping his son dispose of Sayasane’s body, was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispose
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Often situated right next to HomeGoods, many people forget about this flourishing neighbor when on the hunt for economical home finds.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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The Chilmark, Massachusetts, beach house, situated on 30 sprawling acres, was built in 1991 by philanthropist M. Anthony Fisher.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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Boys of Summer is classified as a fougère, a classically masculine scent categorized by herbaceous top notes (usually lavender), a floral heart, and a green, woody base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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According to the plan, the parade would be classified as a national special security event, and that request has been submitted by the National Park Service and is under review.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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But the large open kitchen that takes up most of the room is the same—with cooks’ stations encircling a central vent that’s dramatically cantilevered, like the funnel of a cruise ship—as is the seating, much of it arranged around a sweeping U-shaped counter.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Now, many teams around the NBA arrange for team dinners at some point in the season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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More pressure is put on Harry when Conrad tells him he's placed the entire family in the crosshairs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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On the whole, the team was quite accurate with its shooting, placing 12 of 18 shots on Chris Brady’s goal.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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That might mean specific wrapping paper bins or a wrapping station, craft bins organized by holiday, or larger pull-out shelves or bins for bulky or oversized items.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The Met Gala is an annual fundraiser organized by Vogue for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Anna Wintour Costume Institute.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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The Combat Sent can locate and identify military radar signals, while the Rivet Joint detects, identifies and geolocates signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hitting the Locate button will bring up a map showing you exactly where your child (or their phone, at least) is located.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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And those watering holes in the terminal selling overpriced cocktails would, of course, go out of business without nervous fliers who order a few drinks before their flights.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The cycle continues Martinez and another pledge were ordered to finish a half-gallon of rum between them, and Martinez’s blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.372 after his death, almost five times the legal limit, his family previously said in a statement.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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