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
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.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Tangi fled the scene and disposed of the weapon, prosecutors said.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1.
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Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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.
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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.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Solar panels also last around 25 years, and local people wonder how the waste will be disposed of.
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Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Besides, the Knicks have become a more formidable opponent than in the 1999 NBA Finals when San Antonio’s David Robinson and Tim Duncan disposed them in five games.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, agricultural research companies that previously occupied the property generated hazardous waste that wasn’t properly disposed of.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
According to Spadjinske, the computers were being disposed of after the camp was sold in 2024.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
Adjective
According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone.
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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
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
Verb
Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
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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
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
Besides, the Knicks have become a more formidable opponent than in the 1999 NBA Finals when San Antonio’s David Robinson and Tim Duncan disposed them in five games.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 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
According to the lawsuit, agricultural research companies that previously occupied the property generated hazardous waste that wasn’t properly disposed of.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
According to Spadjinske, the computers were being disposed of after the camp was sold in 2024.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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Charles may be willing to reopen family conversations, while William remains focused on protecting the institution and the people closest to him.
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In the immediate future, Lendeborg is already a high-quality rebounder and a willing defender who was twice the American Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year at Alabama-Birmingham.
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,000 square feet.
Verb
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First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe.
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.
Adjective
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Mere minutes after Hakimi's goal, Haiti was ready for revenge, with a powerful goal by Wilson Isidor.
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These laws apply to the jurisdiction where the bet is placed -- one of the reasons why each bettor’s mobile device must be GPS-located before a wager is placed.
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According to police, skimming devices are often placed on top of the card reader and can make the reader look normal but bulky.
Verb
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This case has now been classified as inactive.
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The project has been classified as a top priority by Zuckerberg and is just one of the many apps the company is reportedly developing in response to emerging trends.
Adjective
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
Verb
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.
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