DIS INTEGRATE Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

disintegrate

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt

Definition of disintegrate

as in to decompose

to go through decomposition fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter

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as in to grind

to reduce to fine particles modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes

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as in to disrupt

to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly a tornado disintegrated the building in a matter of seconds

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Recent Examples of disintegrate It was revealed that the NFL quarterback’s relationship with the family had disintegrated over the years. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Comedy is a delicate object; a funny play on words in one language might disintegrate in another. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026 The breakaway Super League succumbed to the pressure and disintegrated quickly, with nine of its founding members withdrawing in a matter of days. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 The clouds had begun to disintegrate, and over the ocean, shafts of early-evening sunbeams warmed the horizon, promising a stunning sunset. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disintegrate

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More than 50 decomposing bodies were found at the Far South Side funeral home last week.

— Dave Savini, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the investigation has been complicated by how decomposed the bodies were.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of decompose

Verb

The banking business model is built atop an army of young analysts (and, in time, associates and VPs) grinding through deals.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
First Street Village, a 275-unit apartment complex built in 2023 that has ground-floor retail such as a wine bar, fitness center and pet groomer, got help from the city.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of grind

Verb

Farage did not give a victory speech after declining to attend the declaration, claiming police had warned of a campaign to disrupt it.

— Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Costs had been on the decline since March 2025, following a massive outbreak of bird flu that disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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Authorities are investigating after human remains at a Chicago funeral home were allegedly found decaying in an unrefrigerated area infested with rodents.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Authorities were notified Thursday of more than 50 decaying bodies that were found improperly stored at a funeral home in Chicago, according to county officials.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of decay

Verb

Primarily, Fernandes has been crushing opponents with his leg kicks.

— Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Pinch-hitter Max Muncy crushed a three-run shot in the sixth inning to become the top home run hitter in Dodger Stadium history, but Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak ended with another concerning bullpen meltdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of crush

Verb

De Lutiis scored himself in the 58th, backing up in support at the perfect time after an Australian attacking raid that started with flyhalf Carter Gordon breaking the defensive line and running 30 meters toward the right corner flag.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The ship may break a record for the longest trip away from its home port for a US carrier since the Vietnam War.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Verb

The Lineage warehouse fire, which erupted a mile away nearly two months ago, still blankets the church every morning with the fetid stench of millions of pounds of rotting food that have yet to be trucked away.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
The smell of rotting food follows Juan Canil like a second shadow.

— Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of rot

Verb

Even the region's major interstate highway, I-70, was partly shut down after a section of it buckled under the weight of pounding rain.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The robust menu aims to satiate hungry tourists who’ve spent long hours pounding the black sampietrini cobblestones of the vast open-air museum that is the Eternal City.

— Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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