disposal

noun

di-ˈspō-zəl How to pronounce disposal (audio)
Definition of disposalnext
1
as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood

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2
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the disposal of troops along the ridge

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Recent Examples of disposal The canister system is designed to handle spent fuel and high-level radioactive waste from both legacy and advanced reactors through storage, transportation, and eventual disposal. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Earlier, army bomb-disposal experts used a robot to examine the vans. — Sylvia Hui, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026 The increases would also help the county maintain financial reserves and pay for major capital projects, including construction of a new disposal area at Kiefer Landfill. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 This new application diverted waste from disposal while reducing demand for energy-intensive cement production. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disposal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disposal
  1. removal
  2. sequence
  3. dumping
  4. distribution
  5. disposition
  6. arrangement
  7. ordering
Noun
  • Every artist supporting Sheeran on his Loop Tour withdrew from his stadium run following the removal of Macklemore.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The group even named the lambs Sammy, Sunny and Sooty, and posted a video of the removal.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of removal
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  • The developer said the model effectively created a plan for completing prerequisite quests in sequence.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the sequence is more likely to end in shouted abuse and maybe a scuffle, the video shot on phones and streamed — sometimes live — on platforms like Kick or Facebook.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • The problem became serious enough that Southern states began restricting cottonseed dumping in the mid-1800s.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The work largely involves searching for clandestine body dumping grounds in rural, isolated parts of the state where drug cartels are active.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • The bird was also known for its disposition, especially toward men.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The company has opened two facilities and upgraded others to expand throughput, while investing in a visibility platform that gives customers the information needed to streamline disposition decisions.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of disposition
Noun
  • The large rooms all have plenty of room for kids and the various suite arrangements accommodate larger families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Hill raised concerns about the board’s oversight of district spending and its relationships with outside contractors, including consulting arrangements involving former CMS executive in residence Raki McGregor and his company, Qonnect, LLC.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrangement
Noun
  • Others, like its restaurants’ signature Southern hospitality, will evolve as diners change their ordering and eating habits.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this spring, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation ordering cuts to EmPOWER, the state’s energy efficiency program.
    — Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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