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
People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarettes, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
After registration is confirmed, instructions will be provided on how to dispose of the product.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
The company will follow up with instructions on how to safely dispose of the device.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
After registration is confirmed, instructions will be provided on how to dispose of the product.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
The company will follow up with instructions on how to safely dispose of the device.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispose
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Raspados Nayarit is an unassuming storefront on Broadway in Lincoln Heights, situated across from Lincoln High School.
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Debin will discuss sites such as Tikal in Guatemala, considered one of the largest Mayan archaeological sites, as well as Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city and UNESCO World Heritage site situated in Yucatán, Mexico.
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Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Gambling disorder is now classified in the same section in the DSM as substance abuse disorders because of the similarities in clinical presentation and treatment.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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Agents also intercepted calls between the two discussing drug and firearm trafficking, during which Rodriguez arranged for deliveries to be made to his home.
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Accordingly, the house is raised 14 feet above the ground, with rooms arranged primarily on one level.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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Their fix is to let the same model that does the reasoning also curate the knowledge, stored as human-readable notes and organized hierarchically with provenance and a lifecycle so stale plays decay rather than calcify.
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Where previous generations of artists organized themselves into schools, collectives, and cooperatives, their future counterparts will work alone or, if together, then polyphonously, their different voices kept distinctly identifiable, like family members at a Thanksgiving dinner discussion.
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This route will be shorter and more direct to the trailhead and parking lot, which is located at the Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area.
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The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
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The spacecraft will then be ordered to slowly approach and survey Swift before grabbing the observatory with its robotic arms and slowly raising the orbit to nearly 370 miles.
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Larger versions serving 10 to 12 guests can also be ordered for private celebrations.
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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