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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2
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
This is particularly important when disposing of sharps such as needles, slides, or broken glass.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
From the moment the Dutch colonized the area in the 17th century, disposing of trash has vexed New York City leaders, recognized as heroes when the city somehow gets clean and villainized when the trash piles soar.
—Tim Craig The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump continues to threaten a limited land war, talking openly about possibly taking Kharg Island and/or disposing of the enriched uranium.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Indeed, while Georgia Power has shuttered many of its coal plants, the utility must meet federal and state requirements for storing or disposing of the waste.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Other actions include disposing of trash properly to avoid habitat degradation and ingestion by manatees, and reporting injured, orphaned, or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
From the moment the Dutch colonized the area in the 17th century, disposing of trash has vexed New York City leaders, recognized as heroes when the city somehow gets clean and villainized when the trash piles soar.
—Tim Craig The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump continues to threaten a limited land war, talking openly about possibly taking Kharg Island and/or disposing of the enriched uranium.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Indeed, while Georgia Power has shuttered many of its coal plants, the utility must meet federal and state requirements for storing or disposing of the waste.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Other actions include disposing of trash properly to avoid habitat degradation and ingestion by manatees, and reporting injured, orphaned, or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Some hedge funds and financial services firms are buying businesses' tariff refund claims, putting money in importers' pockets immediately, while taking on the administrative burden of applying for a refund, according to Flexport's Manders.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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When the Hornets needed a 3 late in the game, Hornets coach Charles Lee chose against putting Knueppel in the game.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling the limp wolf from a ditch and placing it in a carrier, and the animal undergoing medical examinations at the zoo.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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State emergency officials and natural resources officers from the State of Michigan are assisting Cheboygan city and county officials on a response that includes placing additional water pumps and removing gates at the dam.—
Terrance Friday,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But these three high school students aren't arranging bouquets in a floral shop.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the city center, the five-star boutique Anthology of Athens by the award-winning Elastic Architects has been arranging secluded luxury stays steps from the Acropolis since late 2024.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 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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All three releases belong to a rapidly expanding category of interactive entertainment that’s defined less by compelling characters and storylines than the calming effect of creating and organizing a functional system.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nate Northup, a PVGC member and Master Gardener, said he was involved in organizing the Garden University educational piece of the event last year and decided to suggest extending it with speakers this year.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a statue stolen from the memorial of a deputy who died in a gunfight with Christopher Dorner in 2013.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Co-locating public safety facilities is common practice.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by the then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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