1
as in situates
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 classifies
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 disposes
The assessor proposes; the Board disposes.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Disney, which didn’t respond to a request for comment, disposes of the data gained from its facial recognition technology within 30 days unless its necessary for legal or fraud prevention purposes, according to its privacy policy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Sales of Aperol and Espolon tequila are expanding in the US as the company disposes of weaker brands, Chief Executive Officer Simon Hunt said in an interview on Bloomberg Television.
—Antonio Vanuzzo, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
One that stood out to Everett Plummer, a manager in the oil division at the time and one of several staffers tasked with investigating the Boarman case, was McCoon 3, an injection well that disposes salty oil field wastewater deep below the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
One that stood out to Everett Plummer, a manager in the oil division at the time and one of several staffers tasked with investigating the Boarman case, was McCoon 3, an injection well that disposes salty oil field wastewater deep below the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2026
Naturally, your mileage may vary depending on your tolerance for gore, but the over-the-top appeal of Thanksgiving is how the serial killer creatively disposes of his victims, including one scene in which someone is served as a Turkey Day feast.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
The ruling disposes of a portion of the 27-year-old musician's filing.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Disney, which didn’t respond to a request for comment, disposes of the data gained from its facial recognition technology within 30 days unless its necessary for legal or fraud prevention purposes, according to its privacy policy.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Sales of Aperol and Espolon tequila are expanding in the US as the company disposes of weaker brands, Chief Executive Officer Simon Hunt said in an interview on Bloomberg Television.
—Antonio Vanuzzo, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
One that stood out to Everett Plummer, a manager in the oil division at the time and one of several staffers tasked with investigating the Boarman case, was McCoon 3, an injection well that disposes salty oil field wastewater deep below the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
One that stood out to Everett Plummer, a manager in the oil division at the time and one of several staffers tasked with investigating the Boarman case, was McCoon 3, an injection well that disposes salty oil field wastewater deep below the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2026
Naturally, your mileage may vary depending on your tolerance for gore, but the over-the-top appeal of Thanksgiving is how the serial killer creatively disposes of his victims, including one scene in which someone is served as a Turkey Day feast.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
The ruling disposes of a portion of the 27-year-old musician's filing.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposes
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Avi Steinberg’s Grace Paley situates the celebrated Jewish-American author within her literary and political context, spotlighting Paley’s roles in feminist activism, antiwar efforts, and anti-imperialist advocacy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Durham incorporates archival footage alongside shots of a young Alysia with her father to create a dazzling effect that situates the Abbotts within their own history.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many investors assume gold and silver are taxed the same way as stocks and bonds, but the IRS classifies these assets differently.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) formally classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Residents Medical arranges rotations with careful attention to specialty alignment.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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The new hybrid system, which Hyundai will roll out over models in other segments, locates the main electric motor between the gasoline engine and transmission.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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But before the referee orders the start of play, there will be a special opening ceremony headlined by artists such as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Janski orders a mix of new and old through catalogs.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That vertical integration now places the insurgency on par with mid-size drug cartels in terms of revenue and operational reach, investigators conclude.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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That places the program’s average procurement cost at approximately $2 billion per bomber.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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