DISPOSED Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

disposed 1 of 2

adjective

as in willing

having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) a dog that is disposed to bite

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disposed

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verb

past tense of dispose

as in situated

to arrange something in a certain spot or position looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack

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as in arranged

to put into a particular arrangement disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed

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Adjective

That has raised concerns that pollutants could spread if the debris is not properly sorted and disposed of. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The parents of a 4-year-old girl killed and disposed of their daughter's remains before reporting her missing, setting off a huge and fruitless search in South Carolina to bring her home alive, authorities said while announcing criminal charges. — Joe Hotchkiss, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Many can simply be plucked off and disposed of, and some are slower (easier to catch) in the cool of the morning. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026 Tangi fled the scene and disposed of the weapon, prosecutors said. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026 The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026

Verb

Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy. — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Montgomery beat his daughter to death, put her remains in bags and disposed of them, and abused his wife and pressured her to lie for him in court. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026 The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 Solar panels also last around 25 years, and local people wonder how the waste will be disposed of. — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed

Adjective

That silence is what widens the gap, teaching an entire team what leadership is willing to accept.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Otherwise, he’s restricted to impersonal helpers — a detective (Liza Colón-Zayas) willing to take his phone calls, an AI assistant (ew) and a network of facial recognition cameras (double ew).

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of willing

Verb

Located in a building that dates back to 1908, the spacious, 1,500-square-foot unit is situated near the city’s finest shops, restaurants, and bars.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
In the 1st District, situated near the center of the state, surrounding Richmond, seven Democrats are competing to advance to the general election against nine-term incumbent Wittman.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of situated

Verb

The detail arranged the traffic stop on the other side of the island, in front of the Lihue post office, under the assumption that Brun would surrender peacefully in such a public location.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
After the living room, Birdie wandered to the dining room, where she was cast into an underwater light, the sun sifting through the plants arranged by the long window.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of arranged

Adjective

Officials are hopeful that the immediate areas near the stadium will be done by the middle of August, and the final configuration will be ready.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Teams have trained over the summer to be ready for the upcoming school year, APS police Chief Ronald Applin said.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.

— Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of placed

Verb

Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Most of the filings in the case are classified, with only a brief summary of the matter being made public.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of classified

Adjective

Such a configuration would not make Chicago more or less inclined to add a starter over a reliever before the trade deadline; the White Sox just need more good pitchers.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026
In theory, this wouldn’t merely help fellow drivers, but pedestrians and bicyclists as well, who might be more inclined to pick up graphics on the ground in front of them rather than lights above the road.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 July 2026

Definition of inclined

Verb

Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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