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
Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
They will be asked to either dispose of the entire mobile or just the accompanying remote and send a photo of the disposed product to receive a full or partial refund.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
In just four games, the Yankees were disposed of quite easily by the Jays, with the Yankees not putting up much of a fight throughout the series.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The group has also been focusing on its mega brands, such as Gucci, and long ago disposed of the smaller ones.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Corporate characteristics are also key factors in how toxic waste is handled and disposed of.
—Jennifer Brodmann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The products cannot be displayed in stores and must be disposed of by returning them to the manufacturer or giving them to law enforcement.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Mop water not disposed of promptly after use.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
These items should be disposed of with your regular trash or at a city Drop Off Center.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Deer carcasses and parts should go directly to a landfill or be disposed of through your regular bagged trash pickup.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Police alleged Plummer disposed of the firearm before he was arrested.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
They will be asked to either dispose of the entire mobile or just the accompanying remote and send a photo of the disposed product to receive a full or partial refund.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Foliage affected by pests and diseases, on the other hand, should be safely disposed of in the trash.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
In just four games, the Yankees were disposed of quite easily by the Jays, with the Yankees not putting up much of a fight throughout the series.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The group has also been focusing on its mega brands, such as Gucci, and long ago disposed of the smaller ones.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Corporate characteristics are also key factors in how toxic waste is handled and disposed of.
—Jennifer Brodmann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The products cannot be displayed in stores and must be disposed of by returning them to the manufacturer or giving them to law enforcement.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Mop water not disposed of promptly after use.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
These items should be disposed of with your regular trash or at a city Drop Off Center.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Deer carcasses and parts should go directly to a landfill or be disposed of through your regular bagged trash pickup.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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Senators in both parties seemed willing to try and continue working on the bill to pay government workers, although doing so would alleviate some of the current pressure to come to a deal.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amazon, likewise, has been willing to buy to give it scale in a space, from MGM to Whole Foods.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The epicenter was situated roughly 2 miles west-northwest of Palomar Observatory, at a depth of just 3 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Dearborn is located approximately seven miles west of downtown Detroit, while Inkster is situated approximately 12 miles west of the city.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dickey also has to try to balance getting at least six home games per year while honoring the home-and-home series that have been arranged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Children's Services has arranged for the children to stay with a relative.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The officers have been placed on administrative leave while internal affairs conducts an investigation, per policy, police said in the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Forecasters had also considered Sherrill the front-runner—Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball classified the race as Leans Democratic.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Composed of elements like proteins, fatty lipids, and sugars, the yeast biomass remaining after alcohol and drug production is typically classified as a byproduct or waste.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The new rule stipulates that pillows must be firm enough to prevent suffocation and flat enough to prevent the baby’s head and neck from going into an inclined position.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her parents were originally inclined to give her a name whose popularity was heavily influenced by another NBC show.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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