disposes of
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as in dumps
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
She took an afternoon to declutter and dispose of unwanted belongings.
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as in transfers
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
The foreclosure forced them to dispose of all assets.
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as in decides
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
They disposed of the problem to the satisfaction of both sides.
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“Disposes of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposes%20of. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.
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