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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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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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
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
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 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
Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security purposes and then disposed of.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
According to Carney, the defense strategy to admit Walshe disposed of his wife’s body and then lied to police about it could effectively take the sting out of the commonwealth’s strongest evidence for a first-degree murder conviction.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Police learned that Nathan had discarded the GPS device in his truck and disposed of a hard drive.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
EcoSet’s mission is to get productions to consider what will happen to their materials when the show is wrapped – since everything that needs to be disposed of comes with an environmental and financial cost.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Reasonable people are disposed to signal coöperatively.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Accepted medications that can be disposed of at the event include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed, prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Waste from these operations was buried in drums and disposed of on-site, often without the safeguards that would be required today.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Scott testified that the clothing worn by the person in that video is the same clothing Serafini disposed of later that night along with a gun as the two drove back to Nevada from California.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Consumers will be asked to upload photos showing the affected accessories disposed of in the trash to complete the process.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Ammunition or fireworks should be disposed of through your local Fire Department.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 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
Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security purposes and then disposed of.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
According to Carney, the defense strategy to admit Walshe disposed of his wife’s body and then lied to police about it could effectively take the sting out of the commonwealth’s strongest evidence for a first-degree murder conviction.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Police learned that Nathan had discarded the GPS device in his truck and disposed of a hard drive.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
EcoSet’s mission is to get productions to consider what will happen to their materials when the show is wrapped – since everything that needs to be disposed of comes with an environmental and financial cost.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Reasonable people are disposed to signal coöperatively.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Accepted medications that can be disposed of at the event include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed, prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Waste from these operations was buried in drums and disposed of on-site, often without the safeguards that would be required today.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Scott testified that the clothing worn by the person in that video is the same clothing Serafini disposed of later that night along with a gun as the two drove back to Nevada from California.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Consumers will be asked to upload photos showing the affected accessories disposed of in the trash to complete the process.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Ammunition or fireworks should be disposed of through your local Fire Department.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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These Knicks look more complete, more willing to sacrifice for one another.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that a figure willing to weaponize the debt crisis politically could reshape the electorate rapidly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The statue is situated close to those of King Edward VII, who reigned between 1901 and 1910, and legendary nurse Florence Nightingale, as well as the Crimean War Memorial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,132 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In this material, those moments are arranged in opposing directions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the example model shown, this is arranged as a multifunctional room that includes a small desk/dining table and some seating.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The company, which operates AMC, Shudder and BBC America, among other outlets,has no massive deal ready to unveil that will put it in cahoots with the NFL or Major League Baseball.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Hubbard is activated and ready to call out West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s inconsistencies.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities say Walton, who was nearly entirely in the roadway, then placed the vehicle in drive and intentionally accelerated forward, striking the victim.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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The delays have often placed the agency in the position of learning of one year’s problems after the subsequent year had largely or completely passed, leaving no time for corrections.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, the Metropolitan Police’s counterterrorism chief, said the attack has been officially classified as terrorism as investigators work to determine the motive and whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Treasurer Richard Cain allegedly searched for donations that had been classified as restricted to certain purposes but could be reclassified as unrestricted, without consulting with the finance committee or auditors.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the arguments, the justices seemed inclined to find that Trump can’t change the rules for birthright citizenship through an executive order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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