1
as in putting
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 classifying
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 disposing
Nuclear requires acquiring nuclear fuel and disposing of waste.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Anyone generating, storing, transporting, recycling, recovering, using, or disposing of hazardous waste must obtain authorization from the State Pollution Control Board.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Staff also realized Saturday that the most up-to-date international regulations for disposing of a hantavirus patient’s urine had not been followed.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
After disposing of the product, consumers can return to the store of purchase with their receipt or call the Legacy Snack Solutions customer care line 24/7 at 1-800-532-6120 to request a credit.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
When removing and disposing of poison ivy, take proper care to protect your skin from contact with the plant.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Hefty upfront costs, issues disposing of radiation and waste, and memories of terrible accidents have all contributed to Europe’s reluctance to embrace nuclear energy in recent decades.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 May 2026
When cleaning rodent droppings, use gloves, spray the waste with a bleach solution and wait for five minutes, before wiping the area with paper towels and disposing of them safely.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Anyone generating, storing, transporting, recycling, recovering, using, or disposing of hazardous waste must obtain authorization from the State Pollution Control Board.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Staff also realized Saturday that the most up-to-date international regulations for disposing of a hantavirus patient’s urine had not been followed.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
After disposing of the product, consumers can return to the store of purchase with their receipt or call the Legacy Snack Solutions customer care line 24/7 at 1-800-532-6120 to request a credit.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
When removing and disposing of poison ivy, take proper care to protect your skin from contact with the plant.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Hefty upfront costs, issues disposing of radiation and waste, and memories of terrible accidents have all contributed to Europe’s reluctance to embrace nuclear energy in recent decades.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 May 2026
When cleaning rodent droppings, use gloves, spray the waste with a bleach solution and wait for five minutes, before wiping the area with paper towels and disposing of them safely.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Still, from December and March, Leonard was one of the best players in the NBA, playing enough games to qualify for end-of-season awards while largely putting his knee issues behind him.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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At the same time, reductions in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are expected to increase food insecurity among older adults, placing even more pressure on already strained systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And so there have been no occasions when your security detail had difficulty waking or locating you.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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For assistance locating the SSID, contact the student’s school directly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The United States charged Castro with four counts of murder, accusing him of ordering Cuban military jets in 1996 to shoot down civilian planes flown by a Cuban-exile aid group and killing four people aboard.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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When these categories sit side by side without ordering, the paper becomes loud but not useful.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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