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
Cullen is accused of transporting his mother's deceased body from Lee County to Charlotte County, wrapping her in a rug, weighing it down with cinder blocks, and disposing of it in the river.
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Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In his letter, Markey said using surplus plutonium to produce energy would be significantly more expensive than diluting and disposing of it — the method the federal government was previously using to deal with the waste.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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.
—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
Staff also realized Saturday that the most up-to-date international regulations for disposing of a hantavirus patient’s urine had not been followed.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In his letter, Markey said using surplus plutonium to produce energy would be significantly more expensive than diluting and disposing of it — the method the federal government was previously using to deal with the waste.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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.
—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
Staff also realized Saturday that the most up-to-date international regulations for disposing of a hantavirus patient’s urine had not been followed.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 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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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Start by placing the pan on the stovetop with kosher salt sprinkled in it.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 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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His students had collectively decided to set the play in eighteen-nineties Butte, making the court of Duke Frederick the house of a silver-mining magnate and situating the Forest of Arden in the Absarokas.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 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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Maya Attoui, whose parents still live in Beirut, is organizing a metro Detroit fundraiser to support Lebanon and raise awareness about the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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In 2025, Lithuania took Belarus to the International Court of Justice, accusing the Lukashenko government of organizing large-scale migrant smuggling into Lithuania.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 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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Worth ordering something to eat, too?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The survey also found majority support in all parties for government interventions including testing additives for safety before they can be included in food products, banning artificial dyes, requiring warning labels, and ordering companies to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in their foods.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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