
Dispose
Environmental Context
Often used regarding ecological practices and in contexts emphasizing environmental responsibility.

Public campaigns encourage us to dispose of batteries at recycling centers.
Not for Sale
'Dispose of' suggests eliminating without profit, in contrast to selling or trading.

After the yard sale, we decided to dispose of the remaining unsold items.
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AbandonDiscardDitchDumpJettisonRelinquishRenounceToss
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