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as in crumbled
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as in destroyed
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as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter
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as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles
modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes
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as in disrupted
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 disintegrated
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Trade negotiations with Canada, which involved metal tariffs, recently disintegrated.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
When breaking down what the heck happened over the last four months, the first item on the list is the way New York’s starting rotation disintegrated.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2014, the American team disintegrated under Tom Watson’s leadership at Gleneagles in Scotland.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 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
At the end of trial last Thursday, Gladney’s lawyer argued that Bragg shot at Gladney, who went to the Rodeo home in a folly attempt to reconcile after their relationship had totally disintegrated.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
From there, things disintegrated as the two went back and forth.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Over the years, the roof disintegrated and many of the windows are broken.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Trade negotiations with Canada, which involved metal tariffs, recently disintegrated.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
When breaking down what the heck happened over the last four months, the first item on the list is the way New York’s starting rotation disintegrated.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2014, the American team disintegrated under Tom Watson’s leadership at Gleneagles in Scotland.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 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
At the end of trial last Thursday, Gladney’s lawyer argued that Bragg shot at Gladney, who went to the Rodeo home in a folly attempt to reconcile after their relationship had totally disintegrated.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
From there, things disintegrated as the two went back and forth.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrated
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In recent years, life in Cuba has become even more difficult, as the population deals with daily blackouts, shortages of food and medicines and a crumbled infrastructure.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Our adaptation of the recipe gives you the option to top the beans with crumbled bacon in addition to cooking them in bacon fat.—
Saveur,
Saveur,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The first was that the obstacles were decomposed into cuboids.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rivas’ cause and manner of death are still being determined by the medical examiner; the exam is taking longer than usual as the remains were severely decomposed.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the President was met with boos, so were the Commanders as they were crushed 44-22 by the Detroit Lions.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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If the shutdown has not been resolved at the end of this week, there is a big risk Thanksgiving travel could be disrupted, said Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces is continuing its operation to take control of Gaza City, the largest urban area in the Gaza Strip, despite international outcry over the deteriorated humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While returning, naval ships conducted rapid ammunition replenishment and refueling at the base, while maintenance teams boarded the vessels to repair damaged equipment.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Older or damaged glassware is more prone to breakage, and items with a metallic trim can cause sparks, much like aluminum foil.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The color comes from the water soaking in peat, partially decayed plant matter that can be hundreds of years old.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit states that the branch fell from a tree that was clearly unhealthy, decayed and had deadwood.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Disintegrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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