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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbands
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 abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipates
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 dissolves
If parliament dissolves, new elections would be scheduled in three months' time.
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 12 May 2026
Water the area well to ensure the fertilizer properly dissolves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
To Make the simple syrup combine a half cup of sugar and a half cup of water in a bowl or pot, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The chaotic noise of Main Street traffic dissolves into the walls of this former bank vault, replaced by high-fidelity global sounds.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Incorporate More Soluble Fiber Into Your Meals Soluble fiber (which dissolves in water) slows digestion.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
But like so many other affordability debates in American politics, unity on the problem dissolves into division over the solution.
—Josh Saul, Bloomberg, 13 Apr. 2026
Daniel Estrin, NPR, 12 May 2026
Water the area well to ensure the fertilizer properly dissolves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
To Make the simple syrup combine a half cup of sugar and a half cup of water in a bowl or pot, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The chaotic noise of Main Street traffic dissolves into the walls of this former bank vault, replaced by high-fidelity global sounds.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Incorporate More Soluble Fiber Into Your Meals Soluble fiber (which dissolves in water) slows digestion.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
But like so many other affordability debates in American politics, unity on the problem dissolves into division over the solution.
—Josh Saul, Bloomberg, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Across from it, the fitting area disappears behind Schumacher curtains patterned with soft florals and a geometric trim.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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And once the dog is found, the Search Party network disbands.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary in hiding with his teen daughter (Chase Infiniti) after his activist group the French 75 disbands in chaos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The cedar scent in mulch dissipates over time, which is why most landscape companies recommend reapplying fresh mulch every three months.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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What to look for in an arnica gel Some arnica gels have a slight odor that dissipates when exposed to the air and rubbed into your skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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But then, the skier suddenly vanishes without a trace.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Rodighiero and her team already have their suspicions about how the red and blue monsters can coexist in the early universe—perhaps the blue galaxies are in fact born from the red ones as the dust disperses.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Once shots are heard in the video, the crowd quickly disperses or takes cover.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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