DISPOSAL Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

disposal

noun

di-ˈspō-zəl

Definition of disposal

as in removal

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood

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as in sequence

the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the disposal of troops along the ridge

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Recent Examples of disposal Making things like burnouts and donuts, also traditional muscle car tire disposal activities, an option. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 With such enormous assets at their disposal, and Chinese citizenship, prosecutors are arguing that the couple are an obvious flight risk. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 All of this can make inflation a self-fulfilling prophecy, rendering the monetary policy tools at the Fed's disposal less effective in slowing price growth. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 As existing wind farms age, these approaches could help address blade disposal while reducing emissions from another carbon-intensive industry. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disposal

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Noun

The removal of free sync was spotted earlier this week by a user who posted in the Withings forum, and was first reported by MacRumors.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Ask whether housekeeping includes fresh towels, trash removal, bed-making and bathroom cleaning, particularly during longer stays.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of removal

Noun

Miller's new ad opens with a somber sequence of close-ups of various people's faces as the congressman talks about how divorce affects families.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The telling sequence There’s not a sequence more indicative of the aforementioned separation than the end of the first half.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequence

Noun

Douthat himself describes this project as speculative historical fiction, and the data-dumping, supplemental world-building documents are certainly dense with history and archangels.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
The problem became serious enough that Southern states began restricting cottonseed dumping in the mid-1800s.

— Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dumping

Noun

Small cameras measuring less than a millimeter in scale capture changes in the skin caused by contact and analyze the distribution of forces acting on the arm.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Its bankers are mapping distribution lines for key products, from submarines and missiles to aircraft, to identify suppliers that may lack the capital or capacity to meet rising demand, according to Petno.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

As for finishing touches and accessories, Ortega sported a pair of strappy gold sandal heels, amplifying the sunny disposition of her attire, and wore a set of statement cocktail rings to boot.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Their commitment and disposition to become familiar with governing documents, ask informed questions, and work constructively with other directors are often more important than simply having strong opinions about community issues.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of disposition

Noun

Such an outcome would depend on that country’s laws, applicable extradition arrangements and cooperation from federal authorities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
His successor, Bennett, had been among its fiercest critics, raising the prospect that the arrangement might finally end.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrangement

Noun

Customers have encountered problems accessing online ordering and digital coupons.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Westfield Topanga’s food hall, meant to replace part of a shuttered Sears with upscale dining, lost nearly all its original restaurants amid complaints about prices, noise, and the ordering system.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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