1
as in situates
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 classifies
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 disposes
Naturally, your mileage may vary depending on your tolerance for gore, but the over-the-top appeal of Thanksgiving is how the serial killer creatively disposes of his victims, including one scene in which someone is served as a Turkey Day feast.
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Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
The ruling disposes of a portion of the 27-year-old musician's filing.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The findings underscore the need to rethink how society uses and disposes of disposable masks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The president proposes, and Congress disposes The US Congress, however, was not pleased by this.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
The ruling disposes of a portion of the 27-year-old musician's filing.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The findings underscore the need to rethink how society uses and disposes of disposable masks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The president proposes, and Congress disposes The US Congress, however, was not pleased by this.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposes
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Subtle confidence in business situates you for success as the moon and Venus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sturm has an acquaintance who classifies the bumper position as a diamond.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The idea of an in-person meeting is suggested, and several years later, Porter arranges it.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The program has a booking agency that arranges travel, when needed, and a program consultant meets the player in his city to accompany him.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Layton locates friction in other places, especially in Ruffalo’s what-else-but grizzled turn as a shaggy, Raymond Chandler-type police detective.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the credit card, The Moment locates most of its zany humor in the presence of a hacky, inexplicably successful director played by Alexander Skarsgard, hired by Rosanna Arquette’s blithe record executive to shoot the film version of Charli’s impending tour.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tired of the constant cuts, Gleeson orders Opalite and sprays his cactus, causing Swift to magically appear in his house.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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