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disposable

[dih-spoh-zuh-buhl] / dɪˈspoʊ zə bəl /


ADJECTIVE
paper
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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She has calculated that some people will need to spend around half of their disposable income on their food shop and that for families with children, the figure increases to about 85%.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

"Our food containers are also plastic, all disposable."

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

They are disposable by their very nature — and tend to be replaced by a competitor.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It was an ordinary disposable ballpoint, black ink, removable cap.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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