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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
Rip ends up disposing of Jamie’s body as part of Beth’s master plan — burning his body in a car on the side of a road — and he is officially declared missing.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s charged with disposing of the crime boss’s disloyal ex, played by Coons.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
This ideal scenario requires a deep understanding of current inventory, accurate forecasting of future needs based on market trends, and a strategic approach to financing procurement or disposing excess stock with maximum financial flexibility.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least that was one of the leitmotifs this earnings cycle as one media CEO after another talked about spinning off or disposing of cable networks declining in value (and Comcast-NBCUniversal actually became the first mover).
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
The farmers also face the additional expenses of caring for the ailing sheep, disposing of dead animals and lost income.
—Léa Pernelle, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s charged with disposing of the crime boss’s disloyal ex, played by Coons.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
This ideal scenario requires a deep understanding of current inventory, accurate forecasting of future needs based on market trends, and a strategic approach to financing procurement or disposing excess stock with maximum financial flexibility.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least that was one of the leitmotifs this earnings cycle as one media CEO after another talked about spinning off or disposing of cable networks declining in value (and Comcast-NBCUniversal actually became the first mover).
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
The farmers also face the additional expenses of caring for the ailing sheep, disposing of dead animals and lost income.
—Léa Pernelle, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Wednesday against the popular Netflix dating show, classifying its stars as employees and accusing the program of several labor violations.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those deaths aren't counted in our statistics, and that's primarily because of the difficulty in classifying those deaths in a disaster.Melody Schreiber, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, the Grain to Glass Bourbon was given the coveted title of one of Whisky Advocate’s Top Whiskies of the Year, placing fifth on its top 20 list for 2024.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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In the show’s trailer, Markle engages in various Martha Stewart–esque activities, including whipping up a garden-to-table veggie tray, arranging flowers, baking a cake, and harvesting honey.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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The union has primarily concentrated its efforts on organizing delivery drivers—although Amazon warehouse workers have also joined the efforts.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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One way to help ensure the Lions don’t feel that way again is by positioning themselves for the best postseason possible.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead.Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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