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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
The bag may be a method of capturing and disposing of space debris.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After disposing of the product, Trader Joe's customers can reach the company by phone at 626-599-3817, or by filling out an online form.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Here a miserable delivery boy gets by disposing of mummies recovered in Iquique, North of Chile.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Another safety feature is the fact that placing the borehole in a stable area and drilling deep beyond the water table means the reactor is essentially self-disposing.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
The company said customers should wrap any unopened bottles in paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before disposing of them to avoid any risk from shattered glass.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
After disposing of the product, Trader Joe's customers can reach the company by phone at 626-599-3817, or by filling out an online form.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Here a miserable delivery boy gets by disposing of mummies recovered in Iquique, North of Chile.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Another safety feature is the fact that placing the borehole in a stable area and drilling deep beyond the water table means the reactor is essentially self-disposing.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
The company said customers should wrap any unopened bottles in paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before disposing of them to avoid any risk from shattered glass.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Blooming Jelly Tie-Front Long-Sleeve Blouse Blooming Jelly’s flirty blouse makes putting together a business casual look breezy with its polished V-neck collar, button-cuff sleeves, satin fabric, and charming front ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spencer and Wragg then tried to flip the house by putting it on the market for nearly $250,000, the complaint says.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The study suggests placing one spacecraft in each of the three corners of the pyramid's base, which would be arranged on a plane (a virtual, flat surface) around L1.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the tariffs firmly in place, representatives from both associations said most buyers are either delaying or not placing new orders.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Three years at the symphony Starting on his first day, July 27, 2020, Jones’ responsibilities included assigning parts to musicians, managing instruments, arranging production with stage crews and leading the percussion section’s performance.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The promise of Sherald’s exhibition underscored the High’s commitment to situating Black artists at the forefront of its programming, a priority that has only grown more urgent as Atlanta continues to expand its identity as an art capital.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wells was also known for organizing clean-up efforts at cemeteries in historically Black neighborhoods, including Lincoln Memorial Park in Brownsville.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Wichita Police Department is now asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating the female and anybody that recognizes her or might have any information about her identity or whereabouts should reach out to the Wichita Police Department immediately.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The data revealed canines have an 11 percent higher chance of being found than their feline counterparts, highlighting the different challenges in locating and recovering missing pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pratt grew up in the Palisades, hanging out at the beach, hiking the trails, ordering a French dip and matzo ball soup at Mort’s Deli after weekend sports competitions.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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When 4-year-old Luca Silva of Northridge, California, was practicing ordering his own food, his mom, Callie Foster, stood nearby, cheering him on.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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