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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security purposes and then disposed of.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
According to Carney, the defense strategy to admit Walshe disposed of his wife’s body and then lied to police about it could effectively take the sting out of the commonwealth’s strongest evidence for a first-degree murder conviction.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Police learned that Nathan had discarded the GPS device in his truck and disposed of a hard drive.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
While some were retained, and others likely recycled or sold, many thousands of tons were simply disposed of; a large amount at sea.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
For items not on the flush list, the FDA says almost all of them can be disposed of in your household trash.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Overripe fruits and vegetables can attract gnats, so keep your kitchen clean and trash properly disposed of.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The company website notes that used pouches should be stored in the dispenser’s top compartment before being disposed of in the trash.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Afterwards, Starks ran from the scene, disposed of the gun at his aunt’s house, which police never recovered.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The chemical was disposed of onsite during the time frame from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In last year’s Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic disposed of his preferred whack-it-on-the-ground for wrap-it-around-the-net-post, tossing the frame to the side.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The committee quickly disposed of the half-cent increase to the city’s sales tax as an option.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
In his ruling on Friday, Rakoff disposed of the remaining copyright claim, while allowing Paramount’s claims against Gray to continue to trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security purposes and then disposed of.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say that after the murder, partly motivated by financial gain, Walshe methodically cut up his wife's body and disposed of it in dumpsters.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
According to Carney, the defense strategy to admit Walshe disposed of his wife’s body and then lied to police about it could effectively take the sting out of the commonwealth’s strongest evidence for a first-degree murder conviction.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Police learned that Nathan had discarded the GPS device in his truck and disposed of a hard drive.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Amin said detectives want to find out whether the bodies were disposed legally after being removed from a morgue.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
While some were retained, and others likely recycled or sold, many thousands of tons were simply disposed of; a large amount at sea.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
For items not on the flush list, the FDA says almost all of them can be disposed of in your household trash.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Overripe fruits and vegetables can attract gnats, so keep your kitchen clean and trash properly disposed of.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The company website notes that used pouches should be stored in the dispenser’s top compartment before being disposed of in the trash.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Afterwards, Starks ran from the scene, disposed of the gun at his aunt’s house, which police never recovered.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The chemical was disposed of onsite during the time frame from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In last year’s Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic disposed of his preferred whack-it-on-the-ground for wrap-it-around-the-net-post, tossing the frame to the side.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed
Adjective
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The farmworkers' rights movement has always been powered by courage, by people willing to endure, to speak out, to demand dignity in the face of injustice.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And parents were generally more willing to let kids do things by themselves, not only play outside but also help out in the community.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, Wharton and Bobby Brown will be situated next to Derrick Brown in the starting lineup.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The next iteration of Omar’s tetela will be filled with fresh fava beans and arranged with mushrooms.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the first one to two days on the mission, the crew will be in a high Earth orbit and conduct systems checks, such as testing the Orion capsule's life-support, propulsion, navigation, and communications systems to ensure the spacecraft is ready to travel into deep space.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The next night, Weathermen placed plastic coffee cups filled with black powder under the hoods of police squad cars across Chicago.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Quintal, who was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with injuries along with Wilson, was placed on workers’ comp leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemay approached the project by covering the trench with a gently inclined floating plane, creating an accessible, continuous surface across the site.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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More early ballots have so far been cast in Republican-leaning districts where voters may be more inclined to vote against the redistricting measure, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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