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
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
Gusty winds will remain in the Northeast before dissipating through the day.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ recent positive momentum is dissipating, some might say understandably so.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Novelty because there is forever an old trend dissipating and a new one materializing.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
But one of those clusters later turned out to be a glitch in the data, and another only lasted for a few days before completely dissipating.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Snow showers will pick up in intensity over New England Sunday night into Monday morning before dissipating by the midmorning hours.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 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
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
Gusty winds will remain in the Northeast before dissipating through the day.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ recent positive momentum is dissipating, some might say understandably so.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Novelty because there is forever an old trend dissipating and a new one materializing.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
But one of those clusters later turned out to be a glitch in the data, and another only lasted for a few days before completely dissipating.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Snow showers will pick up in intensity over New England Sunday night into Monday morning before dissipating by the midmorning hours.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipating
Adjective
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No more wasting time using a cutter or, even worse, shredding by hand.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2026
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Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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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Instead of dispersing, the crowd pelted officers with snowballs, ice and, according to police union reports, rocks.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Meat becomes tender through gentle steaming, vegetables soften while holding their shape, and spices integrate directly into the ingredients rather than dispersing into a broth.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Massive billionaire funding in the race from artificial intelligence interests operated largely outside public awareness, with super PACs spending enormous sums while deliberately avoiding transparency about their true policy priorities, particularly regarding AI regulation[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bank of America data also shows spending growth on fitness activities, such as gyms and golf, is much stronger for Millennials, and especially Gen Zers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In December 2023, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of fat-dissolving injections after many reports of severe side effects, including permanent scars, serious infections, skin deformities, cysts, and deep, painful knots.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its acidity helps cut through grime, dissolving dirt and breaking down grease and mineral deposits.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Is the packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tinderholt’s goals as commissioner include lower property taxes, fully funded law enforcement, eliminating wasteful spending, economic growth and election integrity, per his website.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those partnerships can be profitable, but the easy money for Wall Street is disappearing.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Palomas and classy Aperol spritzes are in, mocktails and nonalcoholic beers are rising, and espresso martinis aren’t disappearing anytime soon.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipating. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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