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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
Davies, who also played keyboards and harmonica, carried the band forward after Hodgson's departure in 1983 but disbanded the group by the end of the decade.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The group released eight studio albums together, but in 1980, following Bonham’s death, Led Zeppelin disbanded.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
After the war, the force was disbanded except for the 3 Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines, which was rebranded as the UKCF in 2022.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
As of Saturday, that detail has since been disbanded, sources told the Los Angeles Times.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
White and Sony have done business together in the past; Sony flagship record label Columbia had signed White for a solo record deal back in 2012 in partnership with White’s Third Man Records after the White Stripes had disbanded.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
When season 13 begins, Voight's (Jason Beghe) team is still disbanded following the death of Reid (Shawn Hatosy).
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The commission's work built on earlier efforts begun in 2021 and resumed after a prior panel disbanded in 2023 without choosing replacements.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The group released eight studio albums together, but in 1980, following Bonham’s death, Led Zeppelin disbanded.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
After the war, the force was disbanded except for the 3 Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines, which was rebranded as the UKCF in 2022.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
As of Saturday, that detail has since been disbanded, sources told the Los Angeles Times.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
White and Sony have done business together in the past; Sony flagship record label Columbia had signed White for a solo record deal back in 2012 in partnership with White’s Third Man Records after the White Stripes had disbanded.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
When season 13 begins, Voight's (Jason Beghe) team is still disbanded following the death of Reid (Shawn Hatosy).
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The commission's work built on earlier efforts begun in 2021 and resumed after a prior panel disbanded in 2023 without choosing replacements.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbanded
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Al-Gameya Al-Shareya was among more than 1,000 civil society groups blacklisted in the crackdown, court filings say, and chapters suspected of helping the Brotherhood during elections were dissolved.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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As part of the order from the state judge approving the settlement, a preliminary injunction that prevented the UIA from engaging in collection efforts was dissolved.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Video taken at the event shows that, just seconds later, the sound of a gunshot was heard as Kirk appeared to be struck in the head or neck while the crowd around him dispersed in a panic.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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These targets are often dispersed and lack adequate protection from air defense systems.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Disbanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbanded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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