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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
His time with the Beastie Boys ended after the death of founding member Adam (MCA) Yauch in 2012, the same year the Grammy-winning group effectively dissolved and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
For example, fats are long chains of carbon atoms that do not dissolve in water, while proteins have large amounts of nitrogen due to their amino acids.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Instead of dissolving them with chemicals, Ecco and Spinnova mechanically turn these scraps into textile fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clavicular allegedly injected teen with 'fat-dissolving' drug Six months after their first encounter, Mendoza allegedly ran into Clavicular while attending a networking event in Miami with friends, per court documents.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
For example, fats are long chains of carbon atoms that do not dissolve in water, while proteins have large amounts of nitrogen due to their amino acids.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Instead of dissolving them with chemicals, Ecco and Spinnova mechanically turn these scraps into textile fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Clavicular allegedly injected teen with 'fat-dissolving' drug Six months after their first encounter, Mendoza allegedly ran into Clavicular while attending a networking event in Miami with friends, per court documents.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The master plan hopes to significantly reduce that amount, curbing the region’s needs for disappearing landfill space.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In the 15 years after Burstyn, the vast majority of state and local film censorship boards were disbanded.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the Ronettes disbanded, Ross continued to release music solo.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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In April 2025, a motley crew gathered in New York City for a conference at Columbia University on abolishing the infinite.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut did not abolish enslaving people until 1848.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our strength dissipated rapidly.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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By then, the early crowd had dissipated.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Was this how a predator self-vanishes?—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Loyalty points may be worthless Clint Henderson, a travel expert with The Points Guy, said many Spirit Airlines customers could see the value of their loyalty points vanish, with little chance of recovering them.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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In Springfield, the GOP nominee for governor, Darren Bailey, reiterated his call to reform or repeal the SAFE-T Act, a stance he’s held since his last run for governor in 2022.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fee was suspended in 2017 and was set to be repealed entirely in 2031 as part of a legislative deal to extend the cap-and-trade program, which collects money by auctioning permits to emit greenhouse gases.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Strong gusts of wind disperse the pollen and mold, irritating lungs.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Historically, growth in electricity demand was dispersed with new homes, new businesses, and gradual increases spread across regions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Public conversation centers on politics, blame, and strategy, while children fade into the background.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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