as in decomposition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disintegration
Although the former Syrian president’s unpopularity was widely recognized, the rapid disintegration of the Syrian army caught even Iran’s leadership—Assad’s primary patron—off guard.
—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2025
The data provides some hope for South Koreans concerned about the complete disintegration of their society due to a rapidly aging population that is growing more burdensome for each shrinking generation of youth, but South Korea is far from out of the woods.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
For months, the drama happening elsewhere in the country had imposed itself on set: First the rapid-fire disintegration of the ruling regime in December; then, in March, a spate of sectarian massacres in villages just a few dozen miles away from Kasheesh.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And that disintegration shows up in your workforce — in the anxiety of Gen Z, the anger of older workers, the fear managers feel about saying the wrong thing, and the desire among many employees for their company to stand for something.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disintegration
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2025
The data provides some hope for South Koreans concerned about the complete disintegration of their society due to a rapidly aging population that is growing more burdensome for each shrinking generation of youth, but South Korea is far from out of the woods.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
For months, the drama happening elsewhere in the country had imposed itself on set: First the rapid-fire disintegration of the ruling regime in December; then, in March, a spate of sectarian massacres in villages just a few dozen miles away from Kasheesh.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And that disintegration shows up in your workforce — in the anxiety of Gen Z, the anger of older workers, the fear managers feel about saying the wrong thing, and the desire among many employees for their company to stand for something.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disintegration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegration
Noun
-
The structure’s decay was captured in numerous photos, and demolition seemed imminent when the decision was made to rebuild it in conjunction with the new Power & Light District.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
-
The American manufacturing sector is reviving after decades of decay.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
More broadly, the dissolution of the foreign aid program is a significant example of a broader trend the administration is pursuing: sacrificing soft power for hard power.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2025
-
The dissolution of the PKK raises a host of questions for the Islamist government of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the pro-American Kurdish forces (YPG) in northern Syrian who helped defeat the Islamist State terrorist movement.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
-
The bold opinion post, personal story with a lesson, mini list, results breakdown, and irresistible question all give your connections clear reasons to engage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
-
Read the breakdowns on each official and their ties to antisemitic individuals.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegration. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share