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dispose

[dih-spohz] / dɪˈspoʊz /
VERB
place, order; deal with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt incline predispose tempt
STRONG
actuate adjust arrange array bend bias condition determine distribute fix govern group induce influence lead locate marshal motivate move organize prepare promote prompt put range rank regulate set settle shepherd stand sway systematize tailor
WEAK
call the tune lay down the law make willing methodize put one's foot down put to rights read the riot act ride herd on set in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage
STRONG
change comply confuse consent depart derange destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disperse displace dissuade disturb halt hinder ignore leave lose miss mix up neglect obey prevent remove scatter stay stop unsettle upset
WEAK
mismanage

Example Sentences

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Northumberland National Park's head ranger has spotted dog mess next to the footpath just a few metres from a sign asking people to bag and dispose of it responsibly.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

How will the factories store and dispose of toxic waste?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Following the debt-for-equity exchange, Western Digital is expected to own around 1.7 million Sandisk shares, which it intends to dispose of either via exchanges for its own stock or distributions to its shareholders.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“How can she treat a relationship like this, and dispose of it once it’s served its purpose?” said Julio Esperias, a Democratic Party activist who volunteered with Raman’s 2024 campaign at Bass’ request.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

But before I went anywhere, there was a dead mouse to dispose of.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson