1
as in disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in spends
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 dissipates
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
What to look for in an arnica gel Some arnica gels have a slight odor that dissipates when exposed to the air and rubbed into your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The result is shaking that can last far longer than on Earth because seismic energy dissipates slowly in the moon's fractured interior.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Whatever wholesome energy might have accumulated in the air from that exchange dissipates as soon as we’re thrown back in the galley.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of storing calories, brown fat dissipates them.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Radiation fog usually dissipates shortly after sunrise as the ground warms.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
As that belief dissipates, talent retention, consumer trust, and the social license to operate all decline.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The cedar scent in mulch dissipates over time, which is why most landscape companies recommend reapplying fresh mulch every three months.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
What to look for in an arnica gel Some arnica gels have a slight odor that dissipates when exposed to the air and rubbed into your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The result is shaking that can last far longer than on Earth because seismic energy dissipates slowly in the moon's fractured interior.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Whatever wholesome energy might have accumulated in the air from that exchange dissipates as soon as we’re thrown back in the galley.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of storing calories, brown fat dissipates them.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Radiation fog usually dissipates shortly after sunrise as the ground warms.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
As that belief dissipates, talent retention, consumer trust, and the social license to operate all decline.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipates
Verb
-
Rodighiero and her team already have their suspicions about how the red and blue monsters can coexist in the early universe—perhaps the blue galaxies are in fact born from the red ones as the dust disperses.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Criminalization disperses suffering, while prevention reduces suffering.—
Ray Bramson,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Research from It’s Time To Log Off found that the average person spends one full day each week online, while 34% of people had checked Facebook within the last 10 minutes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
-
Research from It’s Time To Log Off found the average person spends one full day each week online, while 34% of people had checked Facebook within the last 10 minutes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
-
Tax savings are real, but when the tax tail starts wagging the family dog, reversibility quietly disappears.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Also, the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
-
The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Ducks’ top line fades The Ducks’ top line of Leo Carlsson centering Chris Kreider and Troy Terry had a quiet ending to the series after a very productive opening round against Edmonton.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
Sephora’s core loyalty program, Beauty Insider and soon after VIB for the top spenders, launched in 2007.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
-
Forest have spent almost £600million in the past five years, according to data collection site Transfermarkt, which is actually more than Villa and places them ninth in the Premier League spenders list over that period.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
If parliament dissolves, new elections would be scheduled in three months' time.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
12 May 2026
-
Water the area well to ensure the fertilizer properly dissolves.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipates. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
