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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
Stanko's murder trial During Stanko's trial earlier this year, the prosecution broke down a timeline that accused him of killing and disposing of Gross' body.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The company advises disposing of the product or returning it for a refund.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, Abugharbieh allegedly used ChatGPT to ask questions about disposing of a body.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
However, the truth is that disposing of coffee grounds down the drain can cause more harm than good to your pipes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
The man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students allegedly asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body three days before the victims were last seen alive, according to court filings.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Consider gifting your old kitchen items to a friend or disposing of them safely.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, some want to know, is routinely disposing dog feces in a neighbor’s trash can?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The company advises disposing of the product or returning it for a refund.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
According to court documents, Abugharbieh allegedly used ChatGPT to ask questions about disposing of a body.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
However, the truth is that disposing of coffee grounds down the drain can cause more harm than good to your pipes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
The man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students allegedly asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body three days before the victims were last seen alive, according to court filings.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Consider gifting your old kitchen items to a friend or disposing of them safely.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, some want to know, is routinely disposing dog feces in a neighbor’s trash can?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to the district’s website, the board is considering placing a $288 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund repairs and upgrades at local schools.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In recent weeks, the popular prediction market Kalshi has banned and fined several political candidates for placing bets on themselves.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Such pairings are one of Wilson’s strengths, his eye for portraiture matched by his skill for arranging images on the page.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 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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Through time-lapse analysis, researchers identified copper as the essential architect of the self-organizing process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Activists Maria Grazia Demontis [left] and Alberto Sala, photographed inside the archaeological monument Giants’ Tomb of Pascarédda, have worked to stop the construction of wind farms by organizing protests and taking legal actions through their organization Gallura Coordination.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Police asked the public for help in locating Foust.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning scribe asked the public for help in locating 38-year-old Christina Lynn Downer in December.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unlike dining out or ordering takeout, the etiquette around tipping for flower delivery isn’t always clear-cut.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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