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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
Police allege Mims and Tippett assisted Brandon in disposing of Jessica's body.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Start over with a new pan or after safely disposing of the butter or oil.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Start over with a new pan or after safely disposing of the butter or oil.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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These good Samaritans respond to rescue calls at any hour of the day, often putting their own safety at risk.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Witnesses told investigators that Thomas was seen hours later struggling to drag something wrapped in a blue tarp down the apartment building stairs before placing the tarp in Abraham’s car, according to the affidavit.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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To control these pests that eat holes in the kale leaves, prevent them from getting to the plants by placing row covers over them in late spring and early summer.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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Then, spend a few moments arranging them.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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Rob Moose also contributed to the record, playing viola and arranging strings throughout.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024
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The report outlines Trio-Tech's strategic focus on reducing its concentration in the semiconductor industry by organizing its operations into Semiconductor Back-end Solutions and Industrial Electronics segments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Implementing structured processes for organizing and categorizing knowledge—such as updating centralized repositories and creating dedicated channels for specific projects—can prevent critical information from slipping through the cracks.Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Here are some tips and tricks for locating a draft.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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In a 2022 report on best practices for warehouse projects under the state’s environmental laws, the state attorney general’s office recommends locating warehouse facilities so that their property lines are at least 1,000 feet from the property lines of sensitive sites such as homes and schools.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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These new batteries aim to address current production challenges while positioning Tesla as a leader in battery technology.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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By building long-term partnerships, brands benefit from creators’ continuous growth and evolving influence, positioning them to access new audiences and stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape.Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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