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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
As with any diaper disposal product, regular cleaning and proper bag replacement are still important for everyday hygiene.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Alternative disposal methods such as chipping or hauling landscape debris to a green waste facility can help reduce fire risk without open burning.
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Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Clean and flush out drains and disposals well after each use for food preparation.
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Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Did the prescribing health-care provider talk to him about disposal?
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disposal
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Alternative disposal methods such as chipping or hauling landscape debris to a green waste facility can help reduce fire risk without open burning.
—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Clean and flush out drains and disposals well after each use for food preparation.
—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Did the prescribing health-care provider talk to him about disposal?
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disposal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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Federal authorities last year ordered the removal of herds from protected Indigenous territory on the world's largest river island, Bananal Island.
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Some of those include panniculectomies (Ozempic skin removal surgery) and abdominoplasties (tummy tucks).
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After the sequence, Plata lay on the grass and put his hands on his head in frustration.
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From here, the components are finished through a sequence of surface treatments including microblasting, sanding and black PVD coating on the baseplate while the bridges receive wet sandblasting followed by either Titalyt® or PVD treatment.
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It’s often viewed as a dumping ground for human refuse — out of sight, out of mind — and it is structured to prevent prying eyes.
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Instead, the excess space becomes a dumping ground for more items, leaving the space looking cluttered and messy.
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In this environment, how producers reach audiences is getting more fragmented, threatening to make traditional distribution obsolete.
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Despite positive notices in the trades and elsewhere, Naked Acts wasn’t picked up for distribution.
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The disposition in that case was not immediately clear.
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Change the leader themselves — their behaviours, their habits, their dispositions.
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That arrangement could change for Iran’s third and final group-stage matchup Friday in Seattle against Egypt.
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According to the developers, the AI agent will create itineraries, handle arrangements, and try to anticipate what guests need.
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Since last Wednesday both in-person and online ordering at the original location have seen a drop in sales of at least 20%.
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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