dispose of

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Synonyms of dispose ofnext
1
a(1)
: to get rid of
how to dispose of toxic waste
(2)
: to deal with conclusively
disposed of the matter efficiently
b
: to transfer to the control of another
disposing of personal property to a total stranger
2
: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way
disposing of the weapons in the new fort

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Area recycling guidelines can also prohibit stores from disposing of them easily. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Residents have two options to dispose of yard waste and loose brush and branches, city officials said. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Separately, Razvozhayev said five people ‌were killed ​in Sevastopol overnight during an ‌operation to dispose of ​an explosive device. Reuters, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 When disposing of the trap, be careful not to let the flies escape. Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispose of

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dispose of

transitive verb
dis·​pose of
disposed of; disposing of
1
: to transfer to the control or ownership of another
disposed of the property by will
2
: to deal with conclusively : determine finally
received petitions for injunctions…The common theme in disposing of theseW. J. Brennan, Jr.

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