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
With meagre budgets at their disposal and a takeover process previously ongoing, the club resorted to short-term fixes out of necessity.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The company recorded a gain on disposal of intangible assets of $20.8 million, up from $13.7 million in the previous year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
Bomb disposal experts were called in, and more than 170 devices have been found so far.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 10 Feb. 2025
Her focus is on DTC, since selling wholesale requires being at the disposal of retailers’ margins, chargebacks and payment schedules among other things.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The company recorded a gain on disposal of intangible assets of $20.8 million, up from $13.7 million in the previous year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
Bomb disposal experts were called in, and more than 170 devices have been found so far.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 10 Feb. 2025
Her focus is on DTC, since selling wholesale requires being at the disposal of retailers’ margins, chargebacks and payment schedules among other things.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
Noun
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Phase two of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas broadly calls for the end of all hostilities, the terrorist group’s permanent removal from governing Gaza, and the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages by Hamas.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Feb. 2025
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The abruptness of their removal from the facility, however, shouldn’t be mistaken for a broader lack of planning.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 1882, California passed the nation’s first environmental law, banning the dumping of mining debris into rivers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Videos from a suburb of Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires showing a bright red river has drawn international attention and reignited local fears of chemical dumping.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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As streaming emerges as the primary means of delivering entertainment, traditional windows for film distribution — like theatrical releases and TV — are increasingly consolidating.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Court's January 7, 2025 order granting preliminary relief is STAYED pending the disposition of the appeal.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding 30 days.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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These springs are made of chitin nanofibers layered in a twisted arrangement, which makes each structure appear much like an actual spring.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
22 Feb. 2025
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This graphics arrangement in the HP AIO is satisfactory for video streaming and, based on the numbers, should suffice for light 1080p modern gaming at high detail settings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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