dispose of

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Synonyms of dispose ofnext
1
a(1)
: to get rid of
how to dispose of toxic waste
(2)
: to deal with conclusively
disposed of the matter efficiently
b
: to transfer to the control of another
disposing of personal property to a total stranger
2
: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way
disposing of the weapons in the new fort

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If the damage is severe, pull up the plants and dispose of them. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Leave covered, wait a sufficient time (at least 24 hours to be safe), and then dispose of the ashes without making a mess. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 When looking to dispose of my retired flag, I was advised to call a local funeral home that has a crematory. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispose of

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dispose of

transitive verb
dis·​pose of
disposed of; disposing of
1
: to transfer to the control or ownership of another
disposed of the property by will
2
: to deal with conclusively : determine finally
received petitions for injunctions…The common theme in disposing of theseW. J. Brennan, Jr.

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