as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
a dog that is disposed to bite
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1
as in situated
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 arranged
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 disposed
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone.
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Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Many can simply be plucked off and disposed of, and some are slower (easier to catch) in the cool of the morning.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Tangi fled the scene and disposed of the weapon, prosecutors said.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1.
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Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
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David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 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
Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy.
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700.
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Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Montgomery beat his daughter to death, put her remains in bags and disposed of them, and abused his wife and pressured her to lie for him in court.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Solar panels also last around 25 years, and local people wonder how the waste will be disposed of.
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Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Adjective
Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone.
—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Many can simply be plucked off and disposed of, and some are slower (easier to catch) in the cool of the morning.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Tangi fled the scene and disposed of the weapon, prosecutors said.
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Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1.
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Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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
Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy.
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700.
—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Montgomery beat his daughter to death, put her remains in bags and disposed of them, and abused his wife and pressured her to lie for him in court.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Solar panels also last around 25 years, and local people wonder how the waste will be disposed of.
—
Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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And until organizations are willing to ask structural questions rather than people questions, the condition will persist — well-documented, carefully measured, and entirely unresolved.
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But so far, shoppers don't appear willing to abandon their summer grilling traditions.
Verb
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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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This ancient Greco-Roman library was situated near Pompeii, just 11 miles from the base of Mount Vesuvius.
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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
Adjective
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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An employee with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has been placed under administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Royalties and license fees are classified as ordinary income under the tax code, taxed at the same rates as wages, not the preferential long-term capital gains rates that apply to appreciated assets held over a year.
Adjective
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But local governments, which amend their planning codes with unusual frequency, could easily nullify the provision if so inclined.
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The court's liberal members seemed inclined to preserve the restrictions.
Verb
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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