1
as in to decompose
to go through decomposition
fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter
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2
as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes
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3
as in to disrupt
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
a tornado disintegrated the building in a matter of seconds
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Recent Examples of disintegrate
In 2014, the American team disintegrated under Tom Watson’s leadership at Gleneagles in Scotland.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
It’s been ripe for restoration since the 1970s and has sat, empty and disintegrating, for most of that time.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Throughout, large glass walls disintegrate the barrier between the living spaces and the outdoor areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
In Washington and around the Arizona Capitol, the dialogue has sometimes disintegrated into ugly finger-pointing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
It’s been ripe for restoration since the 1970s and has sat, empty and disintegrating, for most of that time.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Throughout, large glass walls disintegrate the barrier between the living spaces and the outdoor areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
In Washington and around the Arizona Capitol, the dialogue has sometimes disintegrated into ugly finger-pointing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrate
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Mushrooms also thrive in decomposing wood mulch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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These clippings decompose rapidly, enhancing soil quality and providing nutrients for your turf grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The intermittent pops of muzzle fire are drowned out as tank treads grind the asphalt down Washington Street toward the East River waterfront, where a 100-year-old carousel lays in ruin.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Those guys will grind that quickness, so their game will look different than the other lines.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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On play one, Moore reads the tight end throwback pass and disrupts the catch (or else the tight end might still be running).—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Filth Flies Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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For the study, Ruotsalainen measured the Q values of two double-beta decaying and one beta-decaying nucleus.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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That wasn’t the most soul-crushing part, as the Razorback defense allowed 56 points and 641 yards of offense.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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But then there’s this crushing depression because you’ve been given a life sentence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The therapy works by breaking a cycle.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Isiah Pacheco had his longest carry this season — and broke two tackles to do it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In most parts of the country, tender summer bulbs will either freeze or rot in the ground during winter.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Garbage, rotting food with bugs and clothing stacked close to the ceiling were also seen in most areas of the house.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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John Candy famously took a racquetball to the skull in a key comedic scene from the 1984 film Splash — and fellow actor Tom Hanks recalls that his late costar's head might've been pounding already after Candy spent the night before drinking with Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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The ball would pound the hardwood like a hammer pounds a nail.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Disintegrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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