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
The study, and the training, include best practices for handling and disposing of hazardous waste, Gabriel said.
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Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
And donating to charity is the common solution for disposing of unwanted presents, but that is kind of problematic in this particular case.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This decommissioning would include removing all buildings and equipment, disposing of hazardous materials and environmental restoration of the land.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 3 Feb. 2026
Another suspect, Ori Solomon, 55, was arrested in connection with the Las Vegas investigation and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for disposing of and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
And donating to charity is the common solution for disposing of unwanted presents, but that is kind of problematic in this particular case.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This decommissioning would include removing all buildings and equipment, disposing of hazardous materials and environmental restoration of the land.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 3 Feb. 2026
Another suspect, Ori Solomon, 55, was arrested in connection with the Las Vegas investigation and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for disposing of and discharging hazardous waste, police said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against the measure, arguing the council had not done its job to reduce spending elsewhere before putting taxes on the ballot.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to engage kids in learning about history and civic engagement while putting them on a path to potentially work in the music industry, said the department’s Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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This means OpenAI is essentially classifying the model as capable enough at coding to potentially facilitate significant cyber harm, especially if automated or used at scale.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy has students in grades 6-12 and has an 85% minority population, with 65% of total students classifying as Hispanic and 20% as African-American.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Emails show Epstein’s associates arranging meetings between him and Black from 2010 to 2017.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recent articles in the news report Canada, Mexico, Central and South America arranging trading with countries who don't treat them as stepchildren.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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By the time of the 2004 Biennial, to which Violette contributed an ensemble of works situating the 1994 suicide of Kurt Cobain as an archetype of Romantic self-destruction, the neo-goth sensibility was prevalent enough to occasion a catalogue essay on the subject by cocurator Shamim Momin.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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And now the daughters and granddaughters of the Ladies Aid and League of Catholic Women’s groups are organizing food, shelter, and finances against stone-cold invaders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California has been organizing the Tết Festival for more than 40 years.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, the chances of locating Nancy alive are decreasing.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Steven Housman Thornton Police Housman's name is spelled differently in several court documents and police statements, but police thanked the community for their help in identifying and locating Housman at the time of his arrest.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to Grotewold, every table and bar seat was filled with people ordering multiple rounds of the normally $25 dish.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Invoking the Constitution and Scripture, the Texas district court judge wrote a scathing opinion ordering the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father after the two were detained outside their home in Minneapolis in January.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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