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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
On a more technical level, it's made from cellulose fibers that undergo treatment with sulfuric acid or zinc chloride, which partially dissolves the paper's surface to create a barrier that can resist moisture and high temperatures.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Although most of the fragments in it show figurative details, the picture overall dissolves into an abstract pattern.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Just an hour later, the traffic thins and the road dissolves into the Agafay Desert.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Accessed via a private lobby, the panoramic owner’s suite forward spans just over 260 square feet and opens to a personal terrace with a glass balustrade that dissolves into the horizon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Saturn brings accountability, Neptune dissolves illusions and Aries demands action.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That restraint dissolves inside the rooms, where geometric wall treatments and pops of color introduce a welcome sense of whimsy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Saturn brings reality checks, boundaries, and long-term commitments, while Neptune dissolves illusions and asks for soul-level honesty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Although most of the fragments in it show figurative details, the picture overall dissolves into an abstract pattern.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Just an hour later, the traffic thins and the road dissolves into the Agafay Desert.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Accessed via a private lobby, the panoramic owner’s suite forward spans just over 260 square feet and opens to a personal terrace with a glass balustrade that dissolves into the horizon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Saturn brings accountability, Neptune dissolves illusions and Aries demands action.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That restraint dissolves inside the rooms, where geometric wall treatments and pops of color introduce a welcome sense of whimsy.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Saturn brings reality checks, boundaries, and long-term commitments, while Neptune dissolves illusions and asks for soul-level honesty.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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The plant goes dormant and foliage disappears by late spring to summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once everyone figures it out, the advantage disappears.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 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 mist dissipates around a room instead of spewing out like a wet stream, which keeps Alpert worry-free about ruining her wooden bed frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Claire and Frank retreat to Inverness on holiday following the end of WWII, Frank spies the spectre of a Highlander staring up into Claire's window that abruptly vanishes.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove the gap, and the premium vanishes.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Finally, the nebula fades away and only a white dwarf is left behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dissolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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