1
as in putting
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 classifying
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 disposing
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Other actions include disposing of trash properly to avoid habitat degradation and ingestion by manatees, and reporting injured, orphaned, or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Academy has a rule prohibiting winners from selling or disposing of the statuette.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of simply disposing of plastic, this approach upcycles environmental waste into a high-value medical resource, thereby reducing the industry’s ecological footprint while benefiting human health.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The clearing of Columbus Park also prompted several residents to file complaints against the city and its contractors for allegedly improperly disposing of their property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In a separate trial, Mundt was acquitted of all charges except tampering with evidence and disposing of a body.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Other actions include disposing of trash properly to avoid habitat degradation and ingestion by manatees, and reporting injured, orphaned, or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Academy has a rule prohibiting winners from selling or disposing of the statuette.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of simply disposing of plastic, this approach upcycles environmental waste into a high-value medical resource, thereby reducing the industry’s ecological footprint while benefiting human health.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The clearing of Columbus Park also prompted several residents to file complaints against the city and its contractors for allegedly improperly disposing of their property.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
In a separate trial, Mundt was acquitted of all charges except tampering with evidence and disposing of a body.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The King and Queen were metaphorically putting an arm around them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes House Bill 1117, which would require Maryland Medicaid and other state programs to cover monitoring devices by classifying them as medical equipment for individuals at higher risk of elopement.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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But increasingly, vessels are taking a different route, to the north around Larak Island, placing them in Iran’s territorial waters and closer to the Iranian coastline.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unbeknownst to Audrey, her cousin had secretly coordinated with several of her closest friends, arranging surprise appearances on the plane and at their destination.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s a song about a heavy topic — organizing an intervention for one of your best friends.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Look at something like locating the best place to lose your wallet.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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And notably, in Australia’s case, co-locating these in proximity to fiber production areas, to encourage the rebuilding of early stage fiber processing.—
Patty Huntington,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into a reportedly corrupt contract to provide health and well-being services to police officers, police spokesperson Brig.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Israel has announced multiple expansions of its operations in Lebanon since the Iran war began, including airstrikes across the country and ground forces seizing ground in the south and ordering tens of thousands of civilians to flee.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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