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as in dissolves
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 disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police disbanded the rioters with tear gas
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025 -
And voilà—America's chief constitutional bulwark against autocracy dissolves.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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When another car explodes down the driveway, the crowd disperses.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Safety remains a key advantage, as hydrogen disperses quickly, reducing operational risks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Disbands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbands. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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