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The loss of the Soviet empire in 1989 and the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 created enormous nostalgia for 1945, and Putin has been promoting that nostalgia for more than two decades.
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Microplastics are minuscule particles— less than five millimeters in size—that originate from the disintegration of plastic products.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2026
But even in its most opposing moments, from its depths of disintegration to its peaks of pattern-building, Spirals/Viral has a cryptic unity.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Microplastics are minuscule particles— less than five millimeters in size—that originate from the disintegration of plastic products.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2026
But even in its most opposing moments, from its depths of disintegration to its peaks of pattern-building, Spirals/Viral has a cryptic unity.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegration
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Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Composting lime peels boosts decomposition and improves soil health.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The cynicism and paranoia of the '70s are ever-present, exploring America's moral decay amid troubled times.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Pratt had relentlessly focused on homelessness, crime and decay that's marred a city otherwise known for its culinary scene, postcard scenery and a global entertainment industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Kemp, who is Black, recalled watching his mother vote in Birmingham, Alabama, for the first time shortly after the dissolution of voting restrictions.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Following the 2023 dissolution of the onePulse Foundation’s efforts, the City of Orlando purchased the nightclub building and lot to lead the memorial creation process.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The real issue is the breakdown of the relationship and your feelings about that deserve to be heard clearly.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Here’s a breakdown of who could be the next mayor — and who won’t even be considered.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Disintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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