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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Once the tree is down, follow proper safety protocols when disposing of the debris or ask if the tree company can handle the debris for you. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 Finally, half of the people struggled with how to engage the safety features on the needles and properly dispose of them. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 SpaceX usually disposes of them in Earth's atmosphere, but the upper stage on the Blue Ghost-Resilience mission used almost all of its fuel getting its payloads to their distant destination. Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Parents are asked to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 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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