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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Some real trees are burned after they're disposed of, releasing all that carbon back into the atmosphere at once, Walker says.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
If solid foods need to be disposed of, chop them into small pieces before placing them into the disposal.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Broken glass is dangerous and should be disposed of properly, ideally by scattering it across the nearest bike lane.
—Mark Remy, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Conservationists are currently experimenting with a chemical bait that attracts the cane toad tadpole (but not its froggy counterparts) and then traps them so they can be humanely disposed of.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
In most communities, old oil can be disposed of properly by taking it to a local recycling center.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
These items should be disposed of with your regular trash or at a city Drop Off Center.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
And what's more, batteries lose their ability to hold a charge over time, and ultimately have to be disposed of.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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The homeowner's property was allegedly disposed of in a dumpster.
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At first, players lived in a hotel and played anyone willing – mostly Christian and for-profit colleges.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Giants sure sound willing to engage with any or all of those one-time perennial All-Stars while addressing short-term needs.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Southwest said it had previously been assured that the company's 10 gates would be largely situated in Terminal C, but the airport went back on this by giving American Airlines and Delta Airlines more gates in the new terminal because those companies were building premium lounges in the new space.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The suite is situated directly above the Aston Martin garage.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rams Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return Dec. 13, 2024 The Rams are not in dire need of a receiver.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Army, Navy has had two weeks to prepare for the game and Newberry is expecting his defense – led by senior linebacker Colin Ramos – to be ready for the nation’s top running attack.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The arrests took place just one day since the two have been placed under a travel ban.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2011, the United States classified Khalil Haqqani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to him.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In California, the country’s largest market for EVs, buyers who dislike Musk’s politics are sourcing on the brand and may be more inclined to choose a competitor.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film should come with a warning for those less inclined to the sight of rats.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adam Trautman scored a TD with just over five minutes left in the first half, and the Broncos put together a touchdown drive that ended with just over five minutes remaining in the game.Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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