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
That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, some want to know, is routinely disposing dog feces in a neighbor’s trash can?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb, prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rahmani suggests that the defense will likely claim Hernandez's death was accidental and that another person was responsible for disposing of her remains.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
According to sources at the time, the girl's body was dismembered, and the process of dismembering and disposing of her body is believed to have likely involved more than one person.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hot pockets When an Augusta member died, left the club or simply wanted a new green jacket, Bennett was responsible for disposing of the old garments.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This is particularly important when disposing of sharps such as needles, slides, or broken glass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Who, some want to know, is routinely disposing dog feces in a neighbor’s trash can?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Marcelin also stuffed part of the victim’s left leg into his electric wheelchair and went shopping before disposing of the limb, prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rahmani suggests that the defense will likely claim Hernandez's death was accidental and that another person was responsible for disposing of her remains.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
According to sources at the time, the girl's body was dismembered, and the process of dismembering and disposing of her body is believed to have likely involved more than one person.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hot pockets When an Augusta member died, left the club or simply wanted a new green jacket, Bennett was responsible for disposing of the old garments.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This is particularly important when disposing of sharps such as needles, slides, or broken glass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just three weeks ago, Vancouver Police reported five incidents involving a man allegedly robbing people after arranging to meet with him, to sell the suspect Pokémon cards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 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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Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Analyses for both bills cite reporting by KFF Health News that found family members and attorneys have faced extreme difficulty locating and supporting patients hospitalized while in immigration custody.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police were unsuccessful in locating Chance following the incident.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chaotic video obtained by FOX 35 shows local authorities ordering the teens to leave the area as police cars lined the roads.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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