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 employee, whose name was blacked out, said some of his duties were fanning $100 bills on a table near Epstein’s bed, placing a gun between the mattresses in his bedroom and cleaning up after Epstein’s frequent massages with young girls, including disposing of used condoms.
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Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Chapter 13, which is reserved exclusively for individuals and not companies, would allow Hill to keep his personal property while disposing of his debts over three to five years.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Police say that surveillance video showed Adams fleeing the scene and disposing of the murder weapon in a storm drain.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
De Jong, his chief operating officer and the company pleaded guilty in 2017 to illegally disposing of sludge in cities across Southern California.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Clear Out Debris Collecting and disposing of debris means one less task when planting season begins.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Steven Brown and Amanda Wallace pleaded guilty in September 2024 to their roles in helping to cover up the murders by dismembering the victims and then disposing of the body parts.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Chapter 13, which is reserved exclusively for individuals and not companies, would allow Hill to keep his personal property while disposing of his debts over three to five years.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Police say that surveillance video showed Adams fleeing the scene and disposing of the murder weapon in a storm drain.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
De Jong, his chief operating officer and the company pleaded guilty in 2017 to illegally disposing of sludge in cities across Southern California.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Clear Out Debris Collecting and disposing of debris means one less task when planting season begins.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Steven Brown and Amanda Wallace pleaded guilty in September 2024 to their roles in helping to cover up the murders by dismembering the victims and then disposing of the body parts.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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This earnings season, investors are starting to show signs of apprehension about AI’s investment thesis, putting pressure on some of the largest tech companies that have spent big to win the AI war.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
4 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 State Department regularly updates advisories and warnings for destinations around the world, classifying them from its lowest Level 1 advisory to its highest Level 4.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 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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At 99, Mel Brooks does not speak like a man arranging his legacy.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Decorating Your Flight While these compound butter ideas are mouthwatering on their own, arranging the tray is all part of the fun of a butter flight.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is your textbook plea to the DJ to run something that will heat up your romantic prospects, a sunny pop-funk hybrid chronologically situating itself around 1970-something.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The play takes place on a subway train, and though that remains a pivotal setting, Gaines’ opens up the drama, situating Clay and Lula within a broader social landscape, reinforcing the idea that their encounter is not isolated but embedded in the violence of New York City.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 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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One standout target to try locating is the Bode’s Galaxy M81, one of the brightest galaxies in the evening sky.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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That's where the dogs play a vital role, often locating buried skiers in just minutes.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the weeks leading up his 2024 election, Nanos reportedly placed his opponent Lappin, a lieutenant at the Pima County Jail, on administrative leave, ordering her not to discuss the reasoning for his decision.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Futuristic robot figurines Kio and Min-ee are self-ordering kiosks and drive-thru menu displays, while X-Ch4ng3 is the Point-of-Sale system where customers pay.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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