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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1
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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2
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
Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
By streaming on the worldwide Netflix platform, the film can affect attitudes in places perhaps ill-disposed to see the humanity of trans people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Though the figures are disposed differently than in Botticelli’s painting, the motif is similar, showing Mary holding an open pomegranate in one hand while propping up the baby Jesus with the other.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Part of the problem is that there is no good solution to the need to track these sources and make sure they are disposed of properly at the end of the battery’s life.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
With President George Bush otherwise disposed with the San Diego Rotary Club, they were welcomed in Washington by Barbara Bush.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Witnesses who spoke to police did not report any problems among the group, and investigators believe the suspect disposed of Williams’ and Mays’ bodies in the alley and then drove Williams’ Dodge Journey from the scene.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The sprayer should then be properly disposed of in a sharps or biohazard container.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
After the shooting, Hughes disposed of the rifle, wiped his computer history and tried to blame the killing on his girlfriend’s ex-husband, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
After the shooting, Hughes disposed of the rifle, wiped his computer history and tried to blame the killing on his girlfriend’s ex-husband, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Dudek was perhaps the most favorably disposed to the outsiders.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
By streaming on the worldwide Netflix platform, the film can affect attitudes in places perhaps ill-disposed to see the humanity of trans people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Products should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Though the figures are disposed differently than in Botticelli’s painting, the motif is similar, showing Mary holding an open pomegranate in one hand while propping up the baby Jesus with the other.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Part of the problem is that there is no good solution to the need to track these sources and make sure they are disposed of properly at the end of the battery’s life.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
With President George Bush otherwise disposed with the San Diego Rotary Club, they were welcomed in Washington by Barbara Bush.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Witnesses who spoke to police did not report any problems among the group, and investigators believe the suspect disposed of Williams’ and Mays’ bodies in the alley and then drove Williams’ Dodge Journey from the scene.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The sprayer should then be properly disposed of in a sharps or biohazard container.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
After the shooting, Hughes disposed of the rifle, wiped his computer history and tried to blame the killing on his girlfriend’s ex-husband, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
After the shooting, Hughes disposed of the rifle, wiped his computer history and tried to blame the killing on his girlfriend’s ex-husband, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of the restaurant’s precious few seats are situated out front.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The bathroom, complete with a full shower, sink, and your choice of a traditional or composting toilet, is situated on one side of the structure, with the kitchen and living area in the middle and two bedrooms on the other side.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The three-petal footprint arranged in a Y-shape isn’t just for aesthetic purposes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leotlela and Simbine placed fifth and seventh to show South Africa’s sprint dominance.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the end, Sutton-Schulman won the Triangle Springs appeal, but Highmark classified L’s treatment at Menninger as two separate admissions.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Where cancellation fees were once treated largely as compensation outside the scope of VAT, the Court has increasingly classified them as consideration for services and therefore taxable.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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An inclined swivel mechanism creates a snug fit behind the ear, which helps preserve the low-frequency response and enhances acoustic performance.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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