1
as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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2
as in to spend
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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3
as in to disappear
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the fog should dissipate once the sun comes out in full force
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as in waster
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Recent Examples of dissipate
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
That gives the storm enough time to move away or dissipate.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
On the forecast track, Priscilla is expected to remain offshore of the coast of Baja California Sur before dissipating.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Priscilla dissipated Friday to the west of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The system’s center is forecast to remain offshore of the Baja California Sur coast, dissipating by Saturday, according to the agency.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
That gives the storm enough time to move away or dissipate.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
On the forecast track, Priscilla is expected to remain offshore of the coast of Baja California Sur before dissipating.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Priscilla dissipated Friday to the west of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipate
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Microscopic structure behind the strength Using X-ray analysis, the team found that the LCs dispersed within the LCEs and formed tiny pockets – much like chocolate chips in cookie dough, as the team described.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shifting the focus to more affordable and widely dispersed ground combat systems makes sense for Taiwan.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Veteran Daniele Rugani, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, showed his experience against Kylian Mbappe and maybe that his recent contract renewal was worthwhile after all.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aside from weightless words, Hardwich notes that the worst thing about dating in 2025 is how common ghosting has become, with men showing interest only to disappear without warning.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Save screenshots, links and dates before the content disappears.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Show me exactly how to reorganize my day to focus on growth drivers first, which of my tasks are secretly time-wasters dressed as important work, and how to say no to everything else.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For example, default settings for focus time added blocking of sites in the categories Shopping, Tabloids, and Time wasters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
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All the original Hinas on Kele had to assume Jason was toast if new Hina lost, so why not even the score by losing and taking out an original Uli in Shannon instead?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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No team in the Championship has lost more than the nine points Wrexham have dropped from a winning position this term, a damaging trait that began on the opening day at Southampton when two stoppage-time goals turned a 1-0 win into a dramatic loss.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Empty water and add the sugar and coffee to the glass, then stir to dissolve sugar.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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That first night alone in the house was, for Gene, wherever his dissolving presence had placed him, and the two dogs, an unimaginable one, but outside it was beautiful, with a full moon, a snow moon.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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When measured by budget deficit – the gap between government spending and revenue – France is also among the most spendthrift in the European Union, according to Eurostat, the bloc’s statistics office.—
Ana Nicolaci da Costa,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their spending habits were that of a spendthrift, and there was only one parent really making any income.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Trail Blazers faded in the fourth quarter en route to a 118-114 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Dissipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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