as in wasting
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as in squandering
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1
as in dispersing
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 spending
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in dissolving
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 dissipating
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Hubble’s more recent imagery shows the dissipating remains of the smash encounter.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2025
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The crowd thinned as clouds of dust headed toward Brickell Avenue before dissipating, revealing a sunny, blue sky.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
At least, the tension between Jenna and Eddy is dissipating.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
But the smoke was dissipating, and that delayed the decision to land.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion batteries are highly efficient, dissipating less than 10% of their energy as heat during operation.
—Etiido Uko
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Long was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain but already has experienced dissipating soreness.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ recent positive momentum is dissipating, some might say understandably so.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
Between these times, every stage moves from fullness and being a light to finding your light dissipating and toward the crescent.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Hubble’s more recent imagery shows the dissipating remains of the smash encounter.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
Two dissipating systems, one each from the Pacific and the Atlantic, were blamed in part for the deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas in July 2025.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The crowd thinned as clouds of dust headed toward Brickell Avenue before dissipating, revealing a sunny, blue sky.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
At least, the tension between Jenna and Eddy is dissipating.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
But the smoke was dissipating, and that delayed the decision to land.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion batteries are highly efficient, dissipating less than 10% of their energy as heat during operation.
—Etiido Uko
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Long was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain but already has experienced dissipating soreness.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ recent positive momentum is dissipating, some might say understandably so.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipating
Noun
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This is the sort of managerial aimlessness the Post is being governed by, just one example of the missteps and squandering of opportunity framed as strategy.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kiké Hernández followed with a flyout to complete the squandering.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Counter-protesters showed up toward the end and shouted toward the Hernandez supporters and the two sides exchanged some words before dispersing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Following the formal remarks, attendees gathered for the official ribbon cutting before dispersing throughout the corridor for an open house, live jazz performances and visiting businesses across the district.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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These features help give you an idea of your most up-to-date financial status without spending much time manually logging information or allocating every dollar.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Ursula on the deck in the darkness, the wake phosphorescent green, everything behind her, all of Europe, dissolving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Bleach has no effect in dissolving the common culprits of bathroom drain clogs, like hair, oils, and toothpaste.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the public has become critical of the war as gas prices continue to soar and Republicans face losing control of the House in the upcoming November Congressional elections.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But losing on penalties will still make this moment one of the worst in their career.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Given the heightened security, soccer fans will likely feel safe, but locals caught up in the violence are still disappearing.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The survivors are a part of a population that’s disappearing with each passing year.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The measure is clearly a state limit on profligate local governments’ ability to raise taxes.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Young Canvot’s error against AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park in late October, a game in which Palace were profligate — the story of their season — meant they were beaten by the Cypriot side.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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