1
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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2
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
Contributor Terri Williams praises its 50-minute run-time; tangle-free, five-stage filtration system; and dustbin disposal that deploys at the touch of a button.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
The family entrepreneurship extends to Drake’s older brother, Dash, who along with friend and fellow La Jollan Evan Martin founded Windansea Hauling, a business that offers furniture removal, garage and attic cleanups, curbside pickups and eco-friendly disposal.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In contrast to polluting polyester, these fibers are biodegradable and will naturally decompose after disposal.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
But Rosalia has never been a purist in any genre, and her goal has always been to land a feeling using whatever tools at her disposal.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
The family entrepreneurship extends to Drake’s older brother, Dash, who along with friend and fellow La Jollan Evan Martin founded Windansea Hauling, a business that offers furniture removal, garage and attic cleanups, curbside pickups and eco-friendly disposal.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In contrast to polluting polyester, these fibers are biodegradable and will naturally decompose after disposal.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
But Rosalia has never been a purist in any genre, and her goal has always been to land a feeling using whatever tools at her disposal.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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Some said they were held in detention centers for months before their deportation and were moved multiple times to detention centers in multiple states before their removal from the United States.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The attorneys for the Department of Justice argued that the preliminary injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s removal to Liberia should be dissolved because the government received assurances from the government of the West African country that he will not be persecuted or tortured.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Marshall and Flagg linked up in the first quarter for one of the best sequences the Mavericks had all night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The grim result was 11 points worse than the previous 82-50 low-point in 2005, which featured the ugly spectacle of a fan dumping popcorn on then-MU coach Quin Snyder.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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Meaning, as of now, there are no statewide regulations in place to prevent large-scale dumping of plastic bags already in storage once the phaseout begins.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Controversy follows Cheney While Cheney's disposition was never particularly sunny, critics assailed the vice president as a relentlessly grim figure.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The drums are intrinsic to the arrangement, even in this more traditionally melodic era.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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But, in this British production, Pete Townshend’s music comes in a posh arrangement for orchestra, and the story is told using versatile choreography by Paul Roberts, best known for his work with One Direction and Harry Styles.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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The mobile ordering, which has already been tested and evaluated in select markets, will expand at certain theaters in January, with plans to roll out across all their theaters throughout the year.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even after accounting for slight price differences tied to curbside ordering, the total came out to nearly $500.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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