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But the power equation shifted with the passing of Mao in 1976, the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the revival of China’s global ambitions under the leadership of non-ideological Deng Xiaoping and his successors.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The device records multiple fragments simultaneously and helps generate a full three-dimensional map of the molecular structure right before disintegration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Heavy metal pots are corroded almost to the point of disintegration, while nearby playing cards — the four of hearts, ace of spades and nine of diamonds — appear untouched.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Populists seized upon it to argue that China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization caused millions of job losses in the U.S. and social disintegration.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The device records multiple fragments simultaneously and helps generate a full three-dimensional map of the molecular structure right before disintegration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Heavy metal pots are corroded almost to the point of disintegration, while nearby playing cards — the four of hearts, ace of spades and nine of diamonds — appear untouched.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Populists seized upon it to argue that China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization caused millions of job losses in the U.S. and social disintegration.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegration
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Citing a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the outlet said that the victim was a female in a severe state of decomposition.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Authorities located a body in the front trunk of the Tesla that was in a state of decomposition, LAPD sources said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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To determine if a root canal is needed, dentists conduct a thorough exam, often with X-rays, to evaluate decay, damage and the tooth’s internal condition.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its alignment with figures like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un symbolizes the isolation and reputational decay of a regime that relies on coercion rather than consent.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Demonstrators are demanding the dissolution of parliament, mass resignation of lawmakers, immediate suspension of officials who ordered firing on protesters, and fresh elections.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The final stage of the breakdown does, ultimately, involve Hermit and Slightly — and also, tragically, Arthur Sylvia.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mid-century collective behavior theories considered social movements to be nonrational, spontaneous events occurring during moments of social and cultural breakdown.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Disintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegration. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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