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
Deep Isolation announced the launch of its multi-year, full-scale program to conduct testing of its deep borehole technology for safely and permanently disposing of nuclear waste.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Customers may dispose of their product or return it to the place of purchase for a possible refund.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Herrling dismembered and disposed of Wilding’s body to prevent the discovery of his death.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Customers may dispose of their product or return it to the place of purchase for a possible refund.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Herrling dismembered and disposed of Wilding’s body to prevent the discovery of his death.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
McMahill said police had arrested Ori Solomon, a man believed to be the property manager of both Vegas properties, on an initial charge of disposing and discharging hazardous waste.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispose
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It's situated just outside Kandersteg, with soaring mountains all around.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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History of the climbing gym A Bricktown staple since 1999, the gym is situated near Scissortail Park, the Paycom Center and RIVERSPORT to the east.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The case is the first time the Justice Department has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.—
Jeremy Roebuck,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Commercial prediction markets have resisted efforts by states to classify and regulate them as gambling companies, insisting that they — like their precursor in Iowa — should be overseen by federal regulators.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors claim Sainz Salazar served as a key fentanyl producer for the Chapitos from about 2022 through 2025, helping manufacture millions of pills, arranging drug transactions under armed protection and operating labs that later became central to the group’s fentanyl production.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mustique also has a small hotel, Cotton House, where 17 guest rooms and suites are arranged between a two-story building and a series of garden cottages.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inside that cube, researchers placed 32,768 points along every single edge.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest apparel exporter and the ninth most climate-vulnerable country globally, placing it at the center of the fashion industry’s climate and labor challenges.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trade show was organized around thematic areas, including The Core Istanbul hosting a selection of 22 Turkish designer brands, including Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu and Ceren Ocak, among others.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starting later on Friday, users who opt in can message the AI agent through Baidu’s main search app to complete tasks such as scheduling, organizing files and writing code.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The unit recorded higher losses than expected last quarter after Washington issued a stop-work order for projects including Vineyard Wind 1, located off Martha’s Vineyard.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The resort hosts an ample breakfast buffet each morning at EsQuilina, the main restaurant, which often turns out to be a better deal than ordering à la carte.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Satisfied with medical procedures already in place, NASA ordered no extra checkups for the crew ahead of liftoff and no new diagnostic equipment was packed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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