DISPOSED Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

disposed 1 of 2

adjective

as in willing

having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) a dog that is disposed to bite

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disposed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dispose

as in situated

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 arranged

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 disposed

Adjective

In one chapter, Horsch, who died in 2025, claims to have murdered a woman and later disposed of her body through a chemical process. — Nate Sylves, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 That has raised concerns that pollutants could spread if the debris is not properly sorted and disposed of. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The parents of a 4-year-old girl killed and disposed of their daughter's remains before reporting her missing, setting off a huge and fruitless search in South Carolina to bring her home alive, authorities said while announcing criminal charges. — Joe Hotchkiss, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Public health officials will assist with the cleanup and recovery by responding to community health concerns, including vermin complaints, and helping to ensure the spoiled food is properly removed and disposed of, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 According to del Valle's testimony, Timothy Hudson, Anna's 16-year-old stepbrother and accused killer, destroyed and disposed of the cell phone. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Many can simply be plucked off and disposed of, and some are slower (easier to catch) in the cool of the morning. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026 Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026 The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026

Verb

Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy. — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Montgomery beat his daughter to death, put her remains in bags and disposed of them, and abused his wife and pressured her to lie for him in court. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026 The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 Solar panels also last around 25 years, and local people wonder how the waste will be disposed of. — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposed

Adjective

More passengers are paying for business class and premium economy, airports continue to invest heavily in lounges, and the wider travel experience has become increasingly tiered around consumers willing to spend for greater comfort and convenience.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Emery’s desire to blood Madjo early was ultimately reflected in picking him to start ahead of Tammy Abraham — who the club are willing to listen to offers for — in Salzburg.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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The 7th Congressional District is situated in central Florida, from the northern suburbs of Orlando to the coast south of Daytona Beach.

— Catherine Welch, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
The wedding was held at a private estate situated on a cliff high above the ocean, and the couple worked with event planner Mindy Weiss to execute the entire weekend.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of situated

Verb

The two prescriptions would be arranged in concentric rings, alternating outward as though from a bull’s-eye.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
But, like the modern concept of condominium ownership, the investors purchased shares of the theater (corresponding to the 44 private boxes arranged on three levels).

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of arranged

Adjective

So come hungry and ready to be a part of one big Italian family!

— Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Adams is yet to feature in pre-season but should be ready for Matchday 1, while Justin Kluivert, who has played well since returning from the World Cup with the Netherlands, should slot into the No 10 role.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ready

Verb

One officer has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation continues.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of the Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, found the works in an apartment in Parma; nine Moldovan nationals have since been placed under investigation.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of placed

Adjective

Some kinds of trees, such as honey locusts, hackberries, lindens and maples, are naturally more inclined to produce suckers.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Democrats who view the term negatively are less inclined to see their party as effective or strong.

— Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of inclined

Verb

But others take issue with her premise the exercises are unnecessary, arguing that scaling them back puts US forces –– almost 30,000 of them stationed in South Korea and over 50,000 more in nearby Japan –– in a more dangerous situation.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Paying it would inevitably put Meta Platforms in bankruptcy and perhaps put the company under state ownership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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