1
as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters
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3
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
planned the disposition of events at her wedding with a precision that military commanders would envy
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
all that remains is a disposition regarding the custody of the two children
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Recent Examples of disposition
The disposition doesn’t elaborate on exactly what Rodriguez told the crowd.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
That's true even if the value of your shares went up and down—if there's no sale or disposition, there's nothing to report.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The real estate segment's revenues decreased by $21.5 million, largely due to the disposition of properties.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
That's true even if the value of your shares went up and down—if there's no sale or disposition, there's nothing to report.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The real estate segment's revenues decreased by $21.5 million, largely due to the disposition of properties.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
Noun
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Dier’s role when picked was to be the eyes, ears and cool temperament of the defensive line, but also a wise old head behind an inexperienced player.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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No coyness here about scale—three stories, six bedrooms, collector’s garage—but the home’s temperament is stylishly measured.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Analysts also see an inclination among some officials to keep certain communications private, not just from spies but also from government recordkeeping.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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Conveniently dovetailing into some of the notions offered this weekend to Trump at Mar-a-Lago by Oscar-winner Voight and his team, Newsom’s pitch of a national tax incentive for big screen and small screen production is clearly aimed to appeal to Trump’s bigger-is-better inclinations.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Businesses like cleaning, junk removal, pressure washing, laundromats, and pest control offer a path to significant wealth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Trump wants to deport 1 million people annually, a dramatic increase requiring a vast, sophisticated and expensive targeting, detention and removal operation.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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Also, Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of a nuclear agreement is likely to play into the bargaining on regional security issues involving the U.S., Iran and Israel.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The heated nature of the event extended into the temper's of the spectators.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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While Cole’s remarks about moving the process forward are welcomed, his refusal to endorse the Schedule III proposal and his historical opposition to reform temper expectations.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Judging by the untended blisters on his knuckles and palms, however, Enzo doesn’t show much aptitude for it — to the extent that his supervisor drives the boy home one day to speak with his parents, surprised to discover that Enzo lives in a posh home with ocean views and a private pool.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Hiring focuses on ability and aptitude, in companies that are focused on growth.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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With so many options at your disposal, the only downside is decision paralysis.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Waste Management — Shares of the waste collection and disposal company dropped 2% after first-quarter revenue came in lighter than expected.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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