1
as in dispersing
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in dissolving
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the fog should dissipate once the sun comes out in full force
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as in wasting
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as in squandering
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Recent Examples of dissipating
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
On the forecast track, Priscilla is expected to remain offshore of the coast of Baja California Sur before dissipating.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Alcohol added at the start of cooking has the best chance of dissipating.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
As a result, reliance on these reports for securities claims does not appear to be dissipating.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The official reason is that the latter is 20x more efficient at dissipating heat than titanium, but cost might be the real reason.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
With a pressure resistance of up to 370 Newtons—which is around 37 times higher than standard memory cards—the cards should survive heavy impacts while also better dissipating thermal buildup during extended shooting sessions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The system’s center is forecast to remain offshore of the Baja California Sur coast, dissipating by Saturday, according to the agency.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
On the forecast track, Priscilla is expected to remain offshore of the coast of Baja California Sur before dissipating.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Alcohol added at the start of cooking has the best chance of dissipating.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
As a result, reliance on these reports for securities claims does not appear to be dissipating.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The official reason is that the latter is 20x more efficient at dissipating heat than titanium, but cost might be the real reason.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
With a pressure resistance of up to 370 Newtons—which is around 37 times higher than standard memory cards—the cards should survive heavy impacts while also better dissipating thermal buildup during extended shooting sessions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipating
Verb
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The incident occurred as demonstrators were dispersing near 801 James Madison Highway and crossing a business parking lot, according to the Culpeper Police Department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many others have also left quietly, dispersing across continents, carrying stories like mine.—
Sonny Alejandra,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to recent travel industry data, Black Americans are among the fastest-growing demographics in luxury travel, spending billions annually on experiences that center wellness, culture, and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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This cap would punish districts like ours for spending responsibly.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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No more wasting time.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
4 Oct. 2022
Noun
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Kiké Hernández followed with a flyout to complete the squandering.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The disappointment of losing to Watertown yet again, this time a 2-1 decision in early September that could’ve gone the other way.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Already, animators are losing their jobs because it’s now done by AI, and soon, everything can be done perfectly by AI.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The idea of those benefits disappearing is raising alarms in New Mexico, where more than 1 in 5 people relies on them.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The more significant problem is that the enhanced subsidies are an immensely wasteful response to the premium affordability crisis that Obamacare’s very structure has caused.—
Sally C. Pipes,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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This playbook has protected wasteful spending for decades.—
Mark Merritt,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dissipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipating. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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