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verb

past tense of dispose

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Recent Examples of disposed
Adjective
The parents of a 4-year-old girl killed and disposed of their daughter's remains before reporting her missing, setting off a huge and fruitless search in South Carolina to bring her home alive, authorities said while announcing criminal charges. Joe Hotchkiss, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone. 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
Verb
Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy. Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly. 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • And while Californians continue to support state law mandating 100% of the state’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2045, only 38% of them are willing to pay more on their electrical bills for that shift.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The finished murals, titled The Beginning and The End, were situated in the building’s Hall of Honor, taking advantage of its double-height ceiling.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Part of Rodale’s success stems from being situated at such integral geography, connecting the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Common decor items can become easily turn into visual clutter when not arranged with care.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • In a market where leadership has rotated, stalled, and rotated again, Amazon is beginning to look like the next stock ready to reclaim the spotlight.
    Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The store’s protein aisle sits alongside a growing lineup of ready-to-drink iced coffees and instant coffee, giving shoppers a way to build a caffeine-and-protein routine for a fraction of what a coffee shop run would cost.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged.
    Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • If this is not possible, ensure the cash is placed in a high-yield savings account while next steps are discussed in line with the client's goals and objectives.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • In turn, this will help guide conservation efforts for this species, which is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature—one step up from endangered.
    Douglas Main, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • Tax preparers are classified as financial institutions under federal law and are required to evaluate the security practices of their vendors and their environments.
    Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Mavericks likely wouldn’t have interest in taking on Nikola Jovic’s four year, $62 million contract, and the Heat (which has no tradable first round picks) isn’t inclined to attach draft assets to dump Jovic.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Its location would be obscure, so drivers would be less inclined to use it.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Having said his piece, Armand puts a pen and paper in Louis’s headless hand.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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