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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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
However, regardless of the Justice Department’s disposition, athletes can bring Title IX lawsuits against schools through a private right of action.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
But because of her quiet disposition, her grandchildren never would have guessed it.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
One of the most compelling and unexpected threads that weaves throughout the book is of dark doubt, for Macfarlane’s literary disposition is typically sunny.
—Daegan Miller
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
In my experience, this can streamline the disposition process.
—Albert Golukhov, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
But because of her quiet disposition, her grandchildren never would have guessed it.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
One of the most compelling and unexpected threads that weaves throughout the book is of dark doubt, for Macfarlane’s literary disposition is typically sunny.
—Daegan Miller
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
In my experience, this can streamline the disposition process.
—Albert Golukhov, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposition
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Factors of social-emotional development included a child’s ability to form positive relationships with peers, act in ways that benefit others, have healthy relational attachment, self-soothe and have a healthy temperament.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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The best actors to take on a Wes Anderson role, many of whom have appeared again and again throughout the course of the filmmaker’s 12 features, seem comfortable stretching out in this narrow window of temperament.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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And, swear to God, my inclination to be a doctor was that.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And Just Like That is out of a inclination to see Carrie continue to live her messy and fabulous life as a pretty egregiously out-of-touch Manhattan socialite.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Check out my top picks for data removal services here.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Murphy, appointed by former President Joe Biden, did not categorically ban third-country removals.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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These issues have driven a cycle of reciprocal tariffs and have made further comprehensive agreements difficult to achieve in recent years.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Minimum salary increases The NHL’s minimum salary will jump each season of the new agreement from its current level of $775,000.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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But the president has made no other moves against Musk-world, and Musk’s decision to delete his provocative post on X may have cooled tempers on both sides.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 June 2025
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One of the top reasons for this is the stress of keeping kids entertained and managing temper tantrums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The ‘lucky’ question Jeff Bezos always asked interviewees at Amazon Attitude has long been as important as aptitude at Amazon.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Girard’s size, and the idea that Colorado is a small-ish team that needs more grit and defensive aptitude in the playoffs, also lead people back to him as a trade candidate.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
1 June 2025
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The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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