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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
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
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Why Light Distance Matters Like sound, light intensity dissipates or gets weaker farther from the source.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
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
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
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Why Light Distance Matters Like sound, light intensity dissipates or gets weaker farther from the source.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
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
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Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new fee structure charges a $60 per hour rate, even if an inspector only spends a half-hour on the property.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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New York City spends more money per capita than any other major city in the country, but there’s no way to save money.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The middle class of cinema disappears.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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What disappears with them is not glass, but evidence.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The 16th century eponymous Danish princess (voiced by Mana Ashida) loses her father, King Amleth (Masachika Ichimura), to a gruesome betrayal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Software sector loses about 30% of value in three months.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One pauses a policy and hopes the controversy fades.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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When the trend fades, meaning remains — and meaning is bankable over time.—
Obi Asika,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company now guides 2026 capital expenditures, including finance leases, of roughly $115–$135 billion, placing it among the largest single-year capex spenders in the AI and hyperscaler universe.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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As part of the partnership, Corning is expanding its operations to meet demand not only from Meta, but also potential future orders from other big AI spenders like OpenAI, along with Club names Nvidia , Alphabet ’s Google, Microsoft , and Amazon .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just an hour later, the traffic thins and the road dissolves into the Agafay Desert.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Accessed via a private lobby, the panoramic owner’s suite forward spans just over 260 square feet and opens to a personal terrace with a glass balustrade that dissolves into the horizon.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Dissipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipates. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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