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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2
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
Whenever a rag is used to clean surfaces with paint thinner or similar solvents, always discard it in a sealed fireproof container filled with water, then dispose of it at a hazardous waste collection site.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brown also recommends passengers inspect their power banks before traveling for any signs of swelling or external damage and consider disposing of them according to local regulations if there is anything that appears unusual.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Prosecutors alleged that Charles killed Crane that night, enlisting help from an unnamed individual to dispose of the body while spending hours cleaning his home.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Sustainability Tip To protect the stunning coastlines and vital coral reefs, visitors are reminded to dispose of their trash properly, avoid plastic whenever possible, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Brown also recommends passengers inspect their power banks before traveling for any signs of swelling or external damage and consider disposing of them according to local regulations if there is anything that appears unusual.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Prosecutors alleged that Charles killed Crane that night, enlisting help from an unnamed individual to dispose of the body while spending hours cleaning his home.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Sustainability Tip To protect the stunning coastlines and vital coral reefs, visitors are reminded to dispose of their trash properly, avoid plastic whenever possible, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispose
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The hard part will be getting everything situated for Cup and the timing of that.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Change of the guard Plans to convert the historic home situated at 935 Shawnee Road into a place for weddings, community events and private gatherings are a far cry from the deteriorating structure that has long been an eyesore for Wyandotte County residents.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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The park hosts various stargazing events, and larger groups can arrange hour-long astronomy programs (pending staff availability).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Fun fact: Cohen arranged the casting contract for his former Goonies costar Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).—
Sarah Weldon,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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One of the organizers Ezra Levin, who co-founded the Indivisible grassroots movement, said the Saturday protests are meant to prevent Trump from placing himself front and center of a patriotic celebration.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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No one supposedly could locate the accused to bring to trial, despite the men belonging to one of England’s highest nobility houses.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Ellie’s Bar London’s hottest new bar is located — where else? — in Dalston.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The last time a president called in the National Guard without a governor’s cooperation was in 1965, when Lyndon B. Johnson ordered troops to protect civil rights demonstrators in Alabama.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Helen's Tomato Pie Senior Digital News Editor Rebecca Baer heads to one of downtown Birmingham’s most popular restaurants, Helen, each summer to order their beloved Tomato Pie.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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