1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack
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as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed
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Recent Examples of dispose
Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Where is the line between laying the dead to rest and simply disposing of the body?
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ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Where is the line between laying the dead to rest and simply disposing of the body?
—
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dispose
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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In its previous incarnation, the night club—the biggest of a handful of venues situated in an industrial zone near the edge of East Williamsburg—was known as the Brooklyn Mirage, and its reputation was not uniformly good.
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Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Gambling disorder is now classified in the same section in the DSM as substance abuse disorders because of the similarities in clinical presentation and treatment.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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Bunting arranged this way is appropriate for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of a platform or general decoration.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
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Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.
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The flight follows additional aid deliveries from Ecuador and continuing relief efforts organized in Spain, where public institutions, businesses and charitable organizations have raised more than $11 million for earthquake victims.
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All surgical spaces, along with patient holding, registration and clinical offices, are now located on the same floor to streamline navigation and check-in for patients, families and clinicians.
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The Lathrop Police Department on Monday said officers arrested three suspects following an assault investigation at a business located roughly 15 minutes outside of Stockton.
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The spacecraft will then be ordered to slowly approach and survey Swift before grabbing the observatory with its robotic arms and slowly raising the orbit to nearly 370 miles.
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Larger versions serving 10 to 12 guests can also be ordered for private celebrations.
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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