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
But in the last 20 years or so, most countries (and the private companies operating within their borders) have taken a more responsible attitude toward disposing of these upper stages.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
In response, the World Health Organization has outlined stringent guidelines for disinfecting and disposing of anything that's been in contact with an infected person.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The most fraught part of settling an estate can be disposing of all the possessions accumulated over a lifetime.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Nuclear requires acquiring nuclear fuel and disposing of waste.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Anyone generating, storing, transporting, recycling, recovering, using, or disposing of hazardous waste must obtain authorization from the State Pollution Control Board.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Instead, health officials recommend wearing gloves, soaking rodent droppings with disinfectant, wiping them up with paper towels, properly disposing of waste and thoroughly cleaning surfaces, followed by careful handwashing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
When removing and disposing of poison ivy, take proper care to protect your skin from contact with the plant.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
In response, the World Health Organization has outlined stringent guidelines for disinfecting and disposing of anything that's been in contact with an infected person.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The most fraught part of settling an estate can be disposing of all the possessions accumulated over a lifetime.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Nuclear requires acquiring nuclear fuel and disposing of waste.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Anyone generating, storing, transporting, recycling, recovering, using, or disposing of hazardous waste must obtain authorization from the State Pollution Control Board.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Instead, health officials recommend wearing gloves, soaking rodent droppings with disinfectant, wiping them up with paper towels, properly disposing of waste and thoroughly cleaning surfaces, followed by careful handwashing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
When removing and disposing of poison ivy, take proper care to protect your skin from contact with the plant.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Keep putting that chip on his shoulder.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Fairley also admitted Thursday to placing wagers and recruiting and bribing college basketball players to underperform in games in a separate NCAA point-shaving case brought by federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, has been practiced since the late 15th century and remains deeply embedded in Japanese culture today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Ikebana flower arranging — Japan.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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It is known that walls absorb the day’s heat and radiate it to adjacent plants at night, an important microclimate consideration when situating frost-sensitive plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Por Parasu Komaradat, the coordinator who has been organizing the rescue operations, told ABC News Thursday that six divers from other countries, including Japan and France, will be arriving Friday to assist in their efforts.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Santa Ana Police Department officers are seeking help in identifying and locating a woman who was seen throwing a container full of food at a Chipotle employee in early May.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Atellah, who leads the union that represents more than 10,000 doctors in public and private hospitals, also questioned the rationale for locating the facility in Kenya, noting the country’s strained healthcare system.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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But for many New Yorkers, the convenience of ordering online couldn’t meet the immediate demand of sporting Knicks gear around the city the morning after the team’s most consequential victory in a generation.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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The move backfired on Nexstar as a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction, ordering Nexstar to halt the Tegna consolidation.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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