DISPOSING Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

disposing

verb

present participle of dispose

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 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

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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

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At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy Center's board has voted to credit Trump for a pending renovation project by placing his name on the building and grounds.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of placing

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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 report proposed situating it at the western end of the Mall, near the Potomac River.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Orienting and situating new guests has been honed to a fine art, and the activities and general levels of service are well-supervised and helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of situating

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The system is designed to extend cyborg insects’ capabilities beyond simply locating survivors.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The Minneapolis police report outlines the response of more than 150 first responders, detailing their movements and actions throughout the day, including locating the 23-year-old suspect, treating victims and clearing rooms inside the church.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of locating

Verb

Odysseus ended up lashing himself to the mast and ordering his crew to plug their ears with wax.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Ezequiel ‘Wicked’ Romo reinvented Blythe Street as an enforcement arm for the Mexican Mafia, directing business and ordering murders from his prison cell.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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