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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1
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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Returning from space in California helped ensure that piece of hardware was safely disposed of in the ocean, rather than risking its disposal over land.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
In the first instance, the founders see the network targeting specific communities, consisting of members who are well-placed and disposed to help one another.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Each battleship has a handful of turrets and shield generators that look like the Eye of Sauron that must be disposed of before the Doom Slayer can commandeer the ship and take it down from the inside.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
City employees disposed of the rest after 90 days of storage, per city policy.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
According to the report, bottles made from recycled content can still become marine debris if improperly disposed of, leading to the same damaging effects on ocean wildlife.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
In the case of Atlantic West, auditors cited problems with internal controls, saying the school may not be properly documenting its pieces of equipment or tracking when they were disposed or loaned out.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Returning from space in California helped ensure that piece of hardware was safely disposed of in the ocean, rather than risking its disposal over land.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
In the first instance, the founders see the network targeting specific communities, consisting of members who are well-placed and disposed to help one another.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Each battleship has a handful of turrets and shield generators that look like the Eye of Sauron that must be disposed of before the Doom Slayer can commandeer the ship and take it down from the inside.
—Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
City employees disposed of the rest after 90 days of storage, per city policy.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
According to the report, bottles made from recycled content can still become marine debris if improperly disposed of, leading to the same damaging effects on ocean wildlife.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways Coffee grounds should not be disposed of in the sink.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
In the case of Atlantic West, auditors cited problems with internal controls, saying the school may not be properly documenting its pieces of equipment or tracking when they were disposed or loaned out.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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There’s no one protecting him because there’s no one there willing to say no to him.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The two states have been building more new homes than any other in the country over the past few years, but this growing inventory is struggling to find willing buyers as the U.S. remains in the midst of a housing affordability crisis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 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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Baker passed a polygraph test arranged by his attorney.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Waivers or payment plans can sometimes be arranged to avoid a complete cutoff of benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the Gamecocks machine is ready to backfill, with MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards waiting in the wings.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Currently, once the company has an embryo ready to grow, researchers insert it in a host animal, but such surrogates are limited in number and expensive to work with, and come with many potential health complications.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While more invasive signal capture methods, such as brain implants, are possible, research by Georgia Tech sought to create sensors that are easily placed and reliably manufactured.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Apr. 2025
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Usually, a set number of contestants are placed up for the possibility of eviction after receiving the most votes from their fellow housemates.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 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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One concern voiced by critics is that receiving a basic income could make people less inclined to work.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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