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
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
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
But Iranians knew better, and the Friday after Jîna’s death swarms of people, mostly women, congregated in front of Kasra Hospital, overflowing with rage about seeing another one of our young women disposed of by the security state with such casual cruelty.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 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
Adjective
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
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
But Iranians knew better, and the Friday after Jîna’s death swarms of people, mostly women, congregated in front of Kasra Hospital, overflowing with rage about seeing another one of our young women disposed of by the security state with such casual cruelty.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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The inconvenience, or in some cases hardship, of a shutdown has become wrapped up in the blame each side is assigning to the other, with neither party willing to budge over Democratic demands on healthcare.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Desert View Drive, a 25-mile scenic route along Arizona Highway 64, is a low-key wonder that rewards those willing to wander slightly off the park’s busiest paths.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet the songs, situated in the melange of Black music, cohered through D’Angelo’s resolve.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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The moon — our nearest neighbor in space — will be situated about 247,000 miles (398,000 km) from Earth, while Venus is nearly 600 times more distant at 147 million miles (236 million km) away.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Against a dark green wall, shelves of fabric stamps are arranged in symmetrical rows.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The line occurs when the film’s protagonist, Ripley (Weaver), emerges from an elevator in a giant metal bodysuit, ready to fight a terrifying alien to save a young child.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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At this point, players are ready to start making picks on the NFL, NHL, NBA or any other sport this weekend.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police who were involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, following department policy.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos got screwed on an interference call that placed the ball on the 1-yard line.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a storm originates in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, or eastern North Pacific, it is classified as a hurricane.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Marijuana was banned federally in 1970 with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act, which classified marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Alex is still young at 24 and has room to develop, this move could make Giannis more comfortable and inclined to stay in Milwaukee, at least for the foreseeable future.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could further drive up longtime residents’ property tax bills and put them at risk of losing their homes to the land bank eventually, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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