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Recent Examples of disintegration
Could Iran end up like Libya, where a NATO air campaign in 2011 helped topple a decades-old dictatorship, but paved the way for the disintegration of the Libyan state into a thicket of rival factions and warring militias?
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Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
When expectation and reality part ways for a cohort that’s been raised on the assumption of upward mobility—when elites start to sink, and reform is blocked—the political waters get very rough, often leading to social disintegration and unrest.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But with the disintegration of Hollywood, one of the world’s greatest industry clusters, something more than jobs and income is lost.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The potential disintegration of Iran could well produce new and dangerous realities.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
When expectation and reality part ways for a cohort that’s been raised on the assumption of upward mobility—when elites start to sink, and reform is blocked—the political waters get very rough, often leading to social disintegration and unrest.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But with the disintegration of Hollywood, one of the world’s greatest industry clusters, something more than jobs and income is lost.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The potential disintegration of Iran could well produce new and dangerous realities.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegration
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Additional skin abrasions are noted, though the medical examiner could not determine the causes because of the severe decomposition of the body.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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In detectors filled with liquid argon, the decay of this isotope creates signals that can look deceptively similar to the ones scientists are searching for.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some formulas can remove surface stains caused by coffee, smoking or wine, while others address tougher stains caused by decay, age or genetics.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here's a breakdown of the 10 best remaining fits for Denver at their late-second-round slot Friday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes has provided tearful testimony on the breakdown in her relationship with Rebel Wilson during the making of The Deb.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Disintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegration. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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