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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
The chemical is commonly used in aquatics to sanitize by killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and typically dissolves in water.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Cut the final thread, and the connection dissolves entirely.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
The splashing water captured by the camera is abstracted into a nebulous fog that dissolves the profile of a Parisian bridge in the background.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Often at odds with orthodoxy, this branch of Islam looks at the relationship between the divine and the self through the lens of surrender, to the point where one’s own identity dissolves.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Liquid detergent tends to be more versatile overall and dissolves at any temperature.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
First, hydrogen dissolves and diffuses into the uranium metal.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Plus, the sugar dissolves faster in hot water, so that's another reason to boil it first.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Dampen a cloth with the mixture and gently rub the sticky spot until the vinegar solution dissolves it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Cut the final thread, and the connection dissolves entirely.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
The splashing water captured by the camera is abstracted into a nebulous fog that dissolves the profile of a Parisian bridge in the background.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Often at odds with orthodoxy, this branch of Islam looks at the relationship between the divine and the self through the lens of surrender, to the point where one’s own identity dissolves.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Liquid detergent tends to be more versatile overall and dissolves at any temperature.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
First, hydrogen dissolves and diffuses into the uranium metal.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Plus, the sugar dissolves faster in hot water, so that's another reason to boil it first.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Dampen a cloth with the mixture and gently rub the sticky spot until the vinegar solution dissolves it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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But institutional programming only runs as long as there’s a budget line for it, and when that line disappears so does the infrastructure that women were conditioned to rely on.—
Alli Kushner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In some images — such as those captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope — the iconic horsehead-shape disappears entirely, transforming the familiar nebula into something alien, and new.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 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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When it’s put in the oven, the fizz dissipates inside the batter and causes the center to cave in.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Once inside, any sense of peace dissipates in the vociferous shouts from the local crowd, who create a hostile environment for any foreign player.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Then, in a matter of seconds, something enormous vanishes beneath the surface.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 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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Criminalization disperses suffering, while prevention reduces suffering.—
Ray Bramson,
Washington Post,
13 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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Jeans then usually go through finishing treatments to create different shades, fades and distressed textures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Its effectiveness fades quickly outdoors, so combining methods works best.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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