disposes

verb

Definition of disposesnext
present tense third-person singular of dispose
1
as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack

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2
as in classifies
to put into a particular arrangement disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed

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  1. classifies
  2. puts
  3. arranges
  4. locates
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  • This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, France’s government collapse puts Marine Le Pen, head of the country’s far-right National Rally, in her best position yet to make a major play for power.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.
    Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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  • In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.
    Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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