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
Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Thermal neutron reactors, which form the basis of the modern nuclear power industry, use about 1 percent of natural uranium, while the remaining 99 percent is sent for temporary storage or disposed of as radioactive waste.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
This is how she was disposed of – like a piece of trash.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Disposal But how is this high-level waste disposed of and what are the alternatives?
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Additionally, customer data must be disposed of properly, and businesses must maintain a log of all unauthorized activity.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
It will all be disposed of as trash.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Wreaths with wire and plastic backings can't be composted, and should be disposed in garbage carts, according to the city's website.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The company's recall says the products should be disposed of through local recycling centers for damaged or defective lithium batteries and should not be thrown out in regular garbage or in used battery recycling boxes because their defect poses a safety risk.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Researchers need to design new materials that can decay within a few years to levels of radioactivity that can be disposed of safely and more easily.
—Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Thermal neutron reactors, which form the basis of the modern nuclear power industry, use about 1 percent of natural uranium, while the remaining 99 percent is sent for temporary storage or disposed of as radioactive waste.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
This is how she was disposed of – like a piece of trash.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Disposal But how is this high-level waste disposed of and what are the alternatives?
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Additionally, customer data must be disposed of properly, and businesses must maintain a log of all unauthorized activity.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
It will all be disposed of as trash.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Wreaths with wire and plastic backings can't be composted, and should be disposed in garbage carts, according to the city's website.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The company's recall says the products should be disposed of through local recycling centers for damaged or defective lithium batteries and should not be thrown out in regular garbage or in used battery recycling boxes because their defect poses a safety risk.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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Apparently the Chinese government is now willing to play hardball in retaliation to Trump’s plan to levy additional duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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While that might be true for future presidents, Trump is not as swayed by public opinion as a second-term president, and a Congress ruled by the same party is much more willing to acquiesce to the demands of the executive.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Even Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose vaccine stances sparked public concern, said Weldon wasn't ready.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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The men had come in for supplies and were packing their mules and making ready to leave when Gladys encountered them.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The person singing that song, as Marco put it the other day, is the song itself.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.—
Hira Qureshi,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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