How to Use disposable in a Sentence

disposable

adjective
  • This dull and disposable film is a beast that needs to be put down.
    Dallasnews.com Staff, Dallas News, 24 Aug. 2023
  • There were handcuffs and straps, along with blades, hot irons and disposable work clothes.
    Robert F. Worth, New York Times, 3 May 2023
  • The signs have been delivered, but disposable cups marked with the Dora have yet to be sent.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 21 July 2023
  • For many, a combination of cloth and disposable may make the most sense.
    Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 18 July 2023
  • The container can be lined with disposable trays that the brand sells for the easiest cleanup.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 1 June 2023
  • The move is supposed to reduce waste from disposable cups.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2024
  • On the flip side, searches for disposable dining items are down.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2023
  • But the cloth versus disposable debate is about more than the landfill.
    Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 18 July 2023
  • Use clean or disposable rubber gloves to wipe up the fur and remove it from the furniture.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Just simply putting a movie in theaters at a time when there’s too much disposable content on the big and small screen isn’t enough.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
  • From the archive: Bride dumps her ‘moody’ best friend; are her other friends disposable, too?
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
  • These are easy to use and more eco-friendly than disposable options.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Aim to minimize the use of disposable and single-use items to reduce waste.
    Vinay Chandrashekar, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Experts explain how to determine which type of disposable face masks to wear and how to choose the best options.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Just like disposable discs, the Pixie reusable disc can be safely worn for up to 12 hours and one disc can last up to 10 years.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The police also saw a purple disposable lighter near the mason jar.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • For those who can’t bear the thought of an icky seat, there are plenty of disposable and reusable seat covers on the market.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Hold the drill bit (or tap) on a disposable shop towel and spray generously.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
  • There’s also a disposable pan to collect any grease and drippings that can either be washed and reused, or tossed and replaced.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • Find it in some disposable food containers, packing peanuts, and the meat aisle of your local grocery store.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
  • If using disposable warmers, do not ingest the contents of the hand warmers.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Ah, the nostalgia of film photos from a good disposable camera.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Cons These disposable panties have a light scent, which may be a turn-off for those who dislike synthetic fragrance.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • And for snack time, there are plenty of reusable and disposable options.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • The Flume kit thoughtfully included a pair of disposable gloves as well as a tool to open the lid of the curbside water-meter housing.
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
  • Attach the cartridge to your battery or simply unwrap the disposable pen.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Because of the mess, most restaurants serve their boils with wet naps, paper towels and disposable plastic bibs.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Almost all have two things in hand: a cellphone and a disposable electronic cigarette, known in France as a puff.
    Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The disposable foil blanket protects you from the wind, rain, and helps maintain your body temperature.
    Ashley Wolfgang, SELF, 15 Mar. 2023
  • At the same time, the comedy makes the citizens disposable for the sake of a joke, and Deliria does routinely turn citizens into slaves.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023

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