disposing

verb

present participle of dispose
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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2
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 According to the complaint, Gutierrez Marfil admitted to Cal Fire law enforcement of disposing hot ashes into a burn pile, which then caused fire. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 This includes indirect feeding, which can happen when feeding other wildlife or when improperly disposing fish scraps. — David Goodhue august 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Beyond those conversations, Berry’s use of her platform, especially that of her social media account, is a gateway into disposing assumptions about women of a mature age. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Where is the line between laying the dead to rest and simply disposing of the body? — ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 For their part, the Iranians will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provide for an unspecified mechanism for disposing of its enriched uranium and pledge to not pursue a nuclear weapon in the future. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 That means, filling in any holes your kiddos dug, picking up trash and disposing of it, and being sure all your toys and accoutrements are loaded back in the car and heading home with you. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Safely disposing of dead satellites—by dragging them down to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere or boosting them out of the way of other orbiting objects—is a problem the industry still hasn’t solved. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
  1. putting
  2. classifying
  3. placing
  4. arranging
  5. situating
  6. organizing
  7. locating
  8. ordering
Verb
  • Mars challenges restrictive Saturn, putting your desire to take a chance against someone else’s need for reassurance.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The CameraJet came out on top on every metric—but the comparison seems a bit like putting a mortar and pestle up against a VitaMix.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of putting
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  • The following conversation touches on Rock's latest project and process, writing young characters and classifying his own work into a genre.
    — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Edwards and Magee spent decades classifying them, and the most important distinction is between a breakaway gap and everything else.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • Traffic lights were out at about 80 intersections, so city workers were using generators and placing stop signs at those intersections, the statement said.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hours later, her parents were arrested in Carter County, Tennessee — more than 350 miles away — and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of placing
Verb
  • Paltrow is also friendly with OpenAI’s vice president of global creative partnerships, Charles Porch, who the Times reports was central to arranging the dinner in his boss’ honor.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Are practical barriers, such as transportation or arranging for care outside the facility, influencing the decision not to consider screening more than her own values or medical condition?
    — Kim Johnson, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranging
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  • The Sun is in Virgo until September 22, situating you in your annual season of renewal and personal vitality.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The report proposed situating it at the western end of the Mall, near the Potomac River.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of situating
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  • What was new was someone finally organizing it into something a nurse could use in sixty seconds in the chaos of a delivery room.
    — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This is strong energy for editing, organizing, asking clearly, or naming the next step.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • New South Wales police shared a photo of Gallagher, 28, and asked the public for help locating him.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hawthorne has seen a revival in recent years, thanks in part to SpaceX locating its headquarters there and the booming sports and entertainment complexes to the north in Inglewood.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of locating
Verb
  • Perhaps you’re used to ordering omelets alongside bacon and hash browns for brunch, but this hearty egg dish is also an ideal solo supper.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, the court ruled against him, ordering him to pay the $313 ticket.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ordering

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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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