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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
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Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been playing the blame game this week, accusing the other of not being willing to negotiate.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One can make the case that many voters are also willing to be selective in their vision—the right’s defense of free speech gathered steam despite the Republican Party suffering from even more seemingly intractable internal contradictions on the issue.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant is situated in a tiny storefront that the owners of Thai Diner, the husband-and-wife team Ann Redding and Matt Danzer, have occupied for nearly a decade.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The epicenter was situated roughly 1 mile north-northeast of Danville, at a depth of 6 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two mental health professionals are arranged to testify on the impact of all of these factors, Reynolds said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The continual delays have led to many embarrassing moments, the most recent coming last Tuesday, when, after Barca officials told the media the Camp Nou was ready, the Barcelona city council arranged a press conference of their own in reply.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka cleaned blood off the floor so the area would be ready for more patients.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The next hitter, Marsh, was ready for a two-strike fastball, smoking a 100 mph pitch up the box for a single.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Boltaev’s photographs were printed onto ceramic tiles and placed on brick walls so that pictures were not only seen but touched.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The economic and cultural backlash to Israel has sparked comparisons to the pressure placed on South Africa during the era of apartheid racial oppression.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These benefits are classified as mandatory spending, which typically continues during a government shutdown since it is funded on a permanent or multi-year basis.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Now classified as a deputy after the Miami-Dade Police Department became the Sheriff’s Office in January, police officer was the top job title last year in county government, with more than 2,400 people holding that position.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The coaches may be even less inclined to start Comrie more if the defense struggles without Samberg.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the labor market shows signs of resiliency, the central bank may be less inclined to cut its benchmark rate.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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