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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
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s charged with disposing of the crime boss’s disloyal ex, played by Coons.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
This ideal scenario requires a deep understanding of current inventory, accurate forecasting of future needs based on market trends, and a strategic approach to financing procurement or disposing excess stock with maximum financial flexibility.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least that was one of the leitmotifs this earnings cycle as one media CEO after another talked about spinning off or disposing of cable networks declining in value (and Comcast-NBCUniversal actually became the first mover).
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
The farmers also face the additional expenses of caring for the ailing sheep, disposing of dead animals and lost income.
—Léa Pernelle, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Gledhill is facing obstruction of justice charges for deleting WhatsApp messages, disposing of a mattress, cleaning the house, disposing of a gun, moving a truck and disposed of or removed a dead body, court records show.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Baker declined to comment on a possible motive for disposing of the phone.
—Emma Steele, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s charged with disposing of the crime boss’s disloyal ex, played by Coons.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
This ideal scenario requires a deep understanding of current inventory, accurate forecasting of future needs based on market trends, and a strategic approach to financing procurement or disposing excess stock with maximum financial flexibility.
—Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At least that was one of the leitmotifs this earnings cycle as one media CEO after another talked about spinning off or disposing of cable networks declining in value (and Comcast-NBCUniversal actually became the first mover).
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
The farmers also face the additional expenses of caring for the ailing sheep, disposing of dead animals and lost income.
—Léa Pernelle, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
Gledhill is facing obstruction of justice charges for deleting WhatsApp messages, disposing of a mattress, cleaning the house, disposing of a gun, moving a truck and disposed of or removed a dead body, court records show.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Baker declined to comment on a possible motive for disposing of the phone.
—Emma Steele, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposing
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The remains rested there until 2015, when the Department of Defense — using DNA to do what was once inconceivable — began painstakingly identifying them and locating next of kin, many of whom had since moved and died.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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By locating manufacturing facilities closer to their end markets, companies are also able to reduce transportation costs and delivery times.Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This approach incentivizes loyalty while positioning your company as an employer of choice.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Disposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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