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as in dissolved
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the university disbanded the committee after the report had been submitted the rock group disbanded upon finishing their farewell tour
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as in dispersed
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police disbanded the rioters with tear gas
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Recent Examples of disbanded
The franchise disbanded after the 2008 season.
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Doug Feinberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The franchise disbanded after the 2008 season.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The hearing occurred the same day that CBS News imposed another sweeping round of layoffs and disbanded its CBS News radio network.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The commission has been disbanded, and the lottery is now overseen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Critics, including Mamdani, have called for SRG to be disbanded, saying its officers too often violated protesters’ civil rights.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The group disbanded in 2010, but during the hiatus and reunion tour, new fans were posting videos of the band’s music and showing off their Voxtrot tattoo inspirations, which was enough to motivate Srivastava.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Doug Feinberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The franchise disbanded after the 2008 season.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The hearing occurred the same day that CBS News imposed another sweeping round of layoffs and disbanded its CBS News radio network.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The commission has been disbanded, and the lottery is now overseen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Critics, including Mamdani, have called for SRG to be disbanded, saying its officers too often violated protesters’ civil rights.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The group disbanded in 2010, but during the hiatus and reunion tour, new fans were posting videos of the band’s music and showing off their Voxtrot tattoo inspirations, which was enough to motivate Srivastava.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbanded
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Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a large bowl until pudding mix is dissolved and mixture is smooth.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The company has since been dissolved, according to the Idaho Secretary of State business database.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the munitions were fired, the crowd dispersed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city allocated $51,000 for the program and will keep the application portal open until the money is dispersed.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Disbanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbanded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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