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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
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.
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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
Columbia Water sued dozens of PFAS manufacturers in an ongoing federal lawsuit filed in mid-2024, alleging the companies are knowingly and improperly disposing of PFAS through wastewater treatment plants upstream of the city’s intake pipes.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 24 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
When decluttering a refrigerator, disposing of multiples is essential.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Deep Isolation announced the launch of its multi-year, full-scale program to conduct testing of its deep borehole technology for safely and permanently disposing of nuclear waste.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Columbia Water sued dozens of PFAS manufacturers in an ongoing federal lawsuit filed in mid-2024, alleging the companies are knowingly and improperly disposing of PFAS through wastewater treatment plants upstream of the city’s intake pipes.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 24 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
When decluttering a refrigerator, disposing of multiples is essential.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Deep Isolation announced the launch of its multi-year, full-scale program to conduct testing of its deep borehole technology for safely and permanently disposing of nuclear waste.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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SpaceX has actually recently floated the idea of a data center in our planet's orbit, which would involve putting something like a million more satellites up there.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then in December, one of the town’s largest employers, Roseburg Forest Products, shut down its veneer mill, putting 140 employees out of work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The industry says classifying EWA as a loan could have the perverse effect of sending consumers back to higher-cost, risky alternatives such as payday loans or pawn shops by imposing unnecessary restrictions, such as mandatory fees, interest charges and credit reporting requirements.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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With some bracketology experts placing KU (19-13) in the Next Four Out category, the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament hopes appear slim.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Asher Adams sits directly across from the Delta Center, placing it at the functional center of Salt Lake City’s sports and entertainment district.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Authorities conducted a sting operation in September, arranging to meet her in a hotel room that Mays rented.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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All that interior volume should inspire some serious creativity in terms of arranging different floor plans.—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 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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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most common uses reported were answering etiquette questions, managing timelines and to-dos, writing wedding website copy, and organizing budgets.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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For now, officials say the main challenge remains locating the uranium.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing, at-risk person.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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For now, Wallace is still able to get his kratom powder, called Red Bali, by ordering from a company in Florida.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump made good on his word, ordering military strikes on Iran on Saturday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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