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verb

past tense of dispose

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Recent Examples of disposed
Verb
Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 Returning from space in California helped ensure that piece of hardware was safely disposed of in the ocean, rather than risking its disposal over land. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025 In the first instance, the founders see the network targeting specific communities, consisting of members who are well-placed and disposed to help one another. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Each battleship has a handful of turrets and shield generators that look like the Eye of Sauron that must be disposed of before the Doom Slayer can commandeer the ship and take it down from the inside. Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 City employees disposed of the rest after 90 days of storage, per city policy. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025 According to the report, bottles made from recycled content can still become marine debris if improperly disposed of, leading to the same damaging effects on ocean wildlife. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025 Key Takeaways Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025 In the case of Atlantic West, auditors cited problems with internal controls, saying the school may not be properly documenting its pieces of equipment or tracking when they were disposed or loaned out. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
  • People are willing to go in, not just for the sake of being re-elected or for making money or some kind of fame, but for the people.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Jenks is taking part in a private memorabilia-signing event arranged by PastPros.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Reservations must be arranged through the concierge a minimum of 48-hours in advance.
    Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Once your tub is ready, carefully place your flowers on top, spacing them apart from each other.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
  • These qualities help children feel calm, focused, and ready to learn, which is great preparation for a new, more challenging school environment.
    Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have developed a microscopic brain sensor which is so tiny that it can be placed in the small gap between your hair follicles on the scalp, slightly under the skin.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
  • While more invasive signal capture methods, such as brain implants, are possible, research by Georgia Tech sought to create sensors that are easily placed and reliably manufactured.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.
    Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, studies show consumers are more inclined to buy something and are willing to pay over 10% more for it in a store that uses scent marketing.
    Tamara Bebb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • If possible, do this on an inclined surface such as a driveway so the water will drain away from the rug.
    Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.
    Julie Hoagland, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • But using a trade exception, which allows a team to acquire a player in a trade even if their salary would otherwise put the team over the salary cap or the team is already over the salary cap, hard caps teams at the first apron.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025

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