disposing of

phrase

present participle of dispose of
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Recent Examples of disposing of That work has included disposing of most of the furniture that was in the building and removing old ceiling tiles as part of abatement efforts, Tomlinson said. Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 The boyfriend of an 18-year-old college soccer player in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally stabbing her, putting her body in the hatch of her vehicle and recruiting his mother for help disposing of the body, authorities said. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Area recycling guidelines can also prohibit stores from disposing of them easily. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 When disposing of the trap, be careful not to let the flies escape. Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Once the tree is down, follow proper safety protocols when disposing of the debris or ask if the tree company can handle the debris for you. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 The report comes amid an ongoing investigation into the teen's death as 19-year-old Lucas Roper and a 17-year-old minor are being accused of disposing of some of Erving's belongings and concealing evidence after his death. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing of
setting aside
Phrase
  • Yet data consistently shows setting aside a meaningful amount of cash to turn to when the unexpected happens is difficult for many individuals.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The National Association of Corporate Directors reported that more than 62% of public-company director respondents were setting aside agenda time for full-board AI discussions.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Disposing of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing%20of. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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