1
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the disposal of troops along the ridge
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Recent Examples of disposal
Alternative disposal methods include composting, pest control, and home cleaning.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Traditional numbers are still informative, but there are now a laundry list of advanced stats at every fan’s disposal to deeper — and more thoroughly — evaluate players.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Aldridge also points to the California attorney general’s detailed instructions for data deletion and sample disposal.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many frustrated supporters are minded to point the finger at Maresca’s system for stifling the attacking talent at his disposal.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Traditional numbers are still informative, but there are now a laundry list of advanced stats at every fan’s disposal to deeper — and more thoroughly — evaluate players.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Aldridge also points to the California attorney general’s detailed instructions for data deletion and sample disposal.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many frustrated supporters are minded to point the finger at Maresca’s system for stifling the attacking talent at his disposal.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
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The women were taken to a fire station for medical examination and then transported to a Border Patrol station where they were processed for removal from the U.S. The rescue occurred during conditions that saw mountain temperatures nearly reach freezing, Border Patrol said.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ruffin was quick with her answer, slamming the Republican party for her removal from the WHCA dinner.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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The extra time allowed John Wick guru Chad Stahelski to assist with upping the action working in tandem with helmer Wiseman on new sequences.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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One of the key sequences Thursday came in the eighth inning when the Sox got reliever Mike Clevinger up quickly enough to be in a position to face Mike Trout and Jorge Soler in a crucial spot.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Residents’ main concerns included fears that the shelter would become a massive dumping ground for homeless individuals from the entire metro area.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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How can a decision like toxic dumping be made in a vacuum, and in a rush?—
Blake Morgan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That and other projects could see Western increase its capital expenditures over the next few years—and might leave less room for ambitious distribution raises.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco will tie clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment and counseling San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city’s drug overdose crisis requires a bolder approach to getting illicit drug users off the streets and into treatment.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Helping students develop tools and dispositions for critically evaluating media is more important than ever.—
David Nurenberg,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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It was intended to serve as a permanent residence for U.S. ambassadors to the UN, replacing the rental arrangements of previous envoys.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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This arrangement allows the 13-year veteran to stay with the Knicks through the remainder of the regular season.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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