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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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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Recent Examples of disposed
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
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Exactly how the nearly weapons-grade material would be disposed of is unclear.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 27 May 2026
How the stockpile is disposed of remains to be negotiated and would be a part of the next phase of negotiations.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Nonbiodegradable waste that cannot be recycled or recovered is disposed of in sanitary landfills.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
The hospital said the patient’s blood and urine were not processed and were not disposed of using the strictest international protocols required for handling the specific hantavirus strain.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The agency believes they were disposed of somewhere along a specific route from Spain to Serbia, where David Knezevich is originally from.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Everything is disposed of in an incredibly safe way.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Adjective
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
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
The sand within the bags should never be disposed of in drains, or on streets and beaches.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Exactly how the nearly weapons-grade material would be disposed of is unclear.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 27 May 2026
How the stockpile is disposed of remains to be negotiated and would be a part of the next phase of negotiations.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Nonbiodegradable waste that cannot be recycled or recovered is disposed of in sanitary landfills.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
The hospital said the patient’s blood and urine were not processed and were not disposed of using the strictest international protocols required for handling the specific hantavirus strain.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The agency believes they were disposed of somewhere along a specific route from Spain to Serbia, where David Knezevich is originally from.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Everything is disposed of in an incredibly safe way.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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The question is, why does Amanda believe it, or rather, why is West willing to be with Amanda over those other people?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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For those willing to coordinate logistics in advance, the payoff is a front-row view of sporting traditions that predate most modern nations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This festival has a big significance for us, being situated in this geographical region.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Another monumental work is situated at the Amalienborg Square in Copenhagen.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Decisions also have to be made quickly, and the logistics for sending power from one company have to be arranged before the blackout begins.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Over email, van der Sloot arranged to provide the Holloway family with information about Natalee in exchange for $250,000.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And as the summer heats up, boat traffic increases and the Coast Guard said its always ready.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Next week’s launch would have been only New Glenn’s fourth, after its third flight on April 19 placed a satellite for the company AST SpaceMobile in an orbit that was lower than planned because of a malfunction of the rocket’s second stage.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Interestingly, depending on the data provider, the stock is often classified as either an industrial or a technology/software company.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Democratic voters are inclined to be skeptical, and to believe rumors that the group is funded by the same Israeli government that wanted the US to bomb Iran.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps there's a fussy Phillies fan in footy pajamas who balks at the twice-daily ritual but might be more inclined to brush because Harper does it, as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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