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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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Blaine is disintegrated, while Sam is clearly changed.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The car completely disintegrated, damaging several other vehicles.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
United could have disintegrated in the second period, fearing fate was against them.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There was more funding for higher education, less restrictive laws, lower voting ages, better reproductive rights for women and easier divorces, while icons of popular culture gained far greater prominence and influence as stuffy hierarchies disintegrated.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump is now the symbol, but the movement started in 1992, the year the Soviet Union disintegrated, Gone was the communist menace.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
But relationships at the club have clearly disintegrated to the point where United is now looking for a new permanent manager.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Any potential scoring opportunity in the fifth inning disintegrated after Dalton Rushing’s leadoff walk.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Blaine is disintegrated, while Sam is clearly changed.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The car completely disintegrated, damaging several other vehicles.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
United could have disintegrated in the second period, fearing fate was against them.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There was more funding for higher education, less restrictive laws, lower voting ages, better reproductive rights for women and easier divorces, while icons of popular culture gained far greater prominence and influence as stuffy hierarchies disintegrated.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump is now the symbol, but the movement started in 1992, the year the Soviet Union disintegrated, Gone was the communist menace.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
But relationships at the club have clearly disintegrated to the point where United is now looking for a new permanent manager.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrated
Adjective
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The pre-crumbled stuff will be too dry for this salad, which benefits from the creaminess of the fresh stuff stored in water or brine.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Top with crumbled cheese, drizzle of crema, dollops of salsa verde, and garnish of lime and cilantro.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Multiple agencies from the region helped local first responders search and assess damaged areas, town officials said on social media.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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Residents began sharing reports on neighborhood Facebook groups in recent days, with several posting photos of damaged tires and doorbell camera footage from around the area of 77th Street to 81st Street, between Brookside Street and Oak Street.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Prosecutor Cheryl Galvin disagreed, saying that while the body had decomposed, the medical examiner was still able to conclude Chiodo died by homicide due to blunt force and sharp force injuries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Compost is decomposed organic matter, created when microorganisms break down plant materials, food scraps, leaves, manure, and other organic inputs.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Verb
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From there, the material is crushed, screened, and stripped of impurities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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That led to them getting crushed by the Eagles 55-23 in a game that was never close.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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And of how Iran’s preparation for this World Cup has been disrupted, this is definitely among the more minor.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Crews will spend several days rebuilding and paving each section before moving on to the next, according to a press release, and the project will remove deteriorated pavement before the application of new asphalt.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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But the challenges are equally steep, ranging from deteriorated infrastructure to legal uncertainty and lingering concerns over contract stability after past nationalizations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to the Times coverage of the incident and subsequent lawsuit, the scenes shown in the classroom included autopsies, decaying cadavers and live animals being butchered, mutilated and tortured.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the most difficult parts also offer ways forward — news that arrives via a skull, a mutilated body, evidence of closure in many respects of the word.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The satellite's orbit has decayed from an initial 373 miles (600 kilometers) to about 249 miles (400 km), but NASA wants to save it by using LINK to boost it back up to a healthy orbit.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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But since sitting vacant, the property has decayed and listed in city property records as unoccupiable.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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“Disintegrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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