1
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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2
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 Synonyms for dissipates
Verb
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When another car explodes down the driveway, the crowd disperses.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Safety remains a key advantage, as hydrogen disperses quickly, reducing operational risks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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Aging, dishevelled, and alcohol-dependent, Lee spends his time stumbling from one bar to the next, drunkenly throwing himself at attractive young men.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What’s lost if that rite of passage disappears?—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Preserving your employment brand today is paramount, as what’s written on the Internet never disappears.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the start of this stylish but plodding film, which premiered at SXSW ahead of its March 27 release on Prime Video, the suburban mother loses a pearl earring.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fit in Boston isn't perfect, but the Red Sox are motivated spenders this offseason after losing the sweepstakes forfree-agentt slugger Juan Soto.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In this context, luxury spenders are particularly selective.—
Mimosa Spencer,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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To tackle the problem, this new type of plastic casing dissolves in water in just a few hours.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Dissipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipates. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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