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disposable

[dih-spoh-zuh-buhl] / dɪˈspoʊ zə bəl /


ADJECTIVE
paper
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Amid a major outcry from supporter groups and politicians, Fifa backed down, permitting fans to take in sealed, disposable water bottles after all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

US personal consumption expenditures rose by 0.5 percent in April, but disposable personal income fell by 0.1 percent.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They’re fed up with a dating culture that makes them feel disposable, competing with an endless stream of suitors on apps where someone else is just a swipe away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

And then I realize, they never really intended to support anyone other than their Collective—which made those of us who were left far more disposable.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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