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as in disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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as in spends
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in disappears
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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Recent Examples of dissipates
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
As that belief dissipates, talent retention, consumer trust, and the social license to operate all decline.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The mist dissipates around a room instead of spewing out like a wet stream, which keeps Alpert worry-free about ruining her wooden bed frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to that, current CMOS technology dissipates power even if it’s not used.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Even after the storm dissipates, the frigid temperatures could prolong its effects, making snow and ice more difficult to clear.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Pink Siifu appears briefly, then dissipates into the album’s dreamlike drift.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
After the fog dissipates, temperatures will be in the 80s across the greater Orlando metro and surrounding areas.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
As that belief dissipates, talent retention, consumer trust, and the social license to operate all decline.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The mist dissipates around a room instead of spewing out like a wet stream, which keeps Alpert worry-free about ruining her wooden bed frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to that, current CMOS technology dissipates power even if it’s not used.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Even after the storm dissipates, the frigid temperatures could prolong its effects, making snow and ice more difficult to clear.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Pink Siifu appears briefly, then dissipates into the album’s dreamlike drift.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipates
Verb
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The helpline disperses the weight of neighborhood needs using real-time contact data to assess requests and organizational response capacity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Reinbold said the Park Foundation holds taxpayer money and donations given to Freedom 250, almost like a bank, and disperses it at the request of the Park Service.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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In Italy, the couple only spends about $1,246 per month, including utilities and living expenses.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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When his wife disappears, the reputation of Michael Polly (David Morrissey), until then a highly respected headmaster of an elite high-school, begins to fall apart.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In another story, Cara, a single parent, loses her apartment when her landlord refuses to fix her hot water heater.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Each team needs a win for its NCAA Tournament resume, and whoever loses will probably need a run at the SEC Tournament to make the field.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Too often where outrage follows an incident, statements are issued before attention fades.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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As cedar pollen fades, a new wave of allergens is ready to take its place.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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These sold their products, procured supplies and luxury goods, and wrote mortgages on their plantations and slaves when spenders like Thomas Jefferson lived beyond their means.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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The New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays were among baseball’s top spenders this offseason.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every product is backed by Calprox science, supersmile's proprietary formula that gently dissolves the biofilm that plaque, bacteria and stains adhere to -- all for cleaner teeth.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dissipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipates. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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