1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in to disband
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the company formally dissolved three months after declaring bankruptcy
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in to dissipate
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the clouds gradually dissolved, and the sun came out
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Recent Examples of dissolve
For weeks afterward, Arnold was subjected to daily rounds of extremely painful debridement procedures, which involved being hosed down with chemicals designed to dissolve damaged and dead tissue to prevent infections.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
How to Make Candied Lemon Slices In a large skillet combine ¾ cup sugar and ¼ cup water; bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
These galactic bars are temporary features that form and dissolve over billions of years, and are found in about 30% of galaxies, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The administration has already found success, including when a judge dissolved his previous order blocking a freeze in fair housing grants.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
How to Make Candied Lemon Slices In a large skillet combine ¾ cup sugar and ¼ cup water; bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
These galactic bars are temporary features that form and dissolve over billions of years, and are found in about 30% of galaxies, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The administration has already found success, including when a judge dissolved his previous order blocking a freeze in fair housing grants.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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Micah, then 34, went missing in March 2018, and Baylee, then 20, disappeared in April, per Marie Claire.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Otherwise, film journalism will disappear from mainstream press, becoming the preserve of fan sites.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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At a time in America when our institutional safety nets are being disbanded and the burden to support each other often comes down to individual efforts, Charlie’s struggle feels all the more apt.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 May 2025
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The officers were all part of the force’s controversial SCORPION unit – created to tackle rising crime in the city and disbanded amid national outcry and allegations of pervasive policing abuses following Nichols’ death.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The Swiss government said Switzerland abolished all industrial tariffs on Jan. 1 last year, meaning that 99% of all goods from the United States can be imported into Switzerland duty-free.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In late April, reports emerged that President Trump’s 2026 budget could seek to abolish Head Start entirely, as recommended in Project 2025, the policy blueprint for the second Trump term.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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But attention dissipated, and no Marine served a day in prison.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
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So while The Clayton might be tough to find at first, the rest of your tenure will be as effortless and carefree as lingering cigar smoke dissipating in the air.—
William Goodman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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House Republicans passed a measure Thursday that would repeal the government’s decision to place California’s longfin smelt, a finger-sized fish, on the endangered species list.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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But the information that has been dispersed online about this change may not have included the entire picture, and may have even been unintentionally misleading or confusing.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Hope for a similar easy resolution for the Wentz family quickly faded.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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The issue of student rights has faded from headlines, though obstacles linger.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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