1
as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the wasting of a once promising life in dissipation and drunkenness
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as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dissipation of the clouds by the early morning winds
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Recent Examples of dissipation
Some have questioned whether the slim design of the phone could mean a drop in battery capacity and heat dissipation.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
In other words, extravagant costumes, elaborate floats, joyful music and dancing, street parades, lots of drinking and enough dissipation to last until the next one are the ingredients for a legendary Carnival.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
For example, incorporating advanced materials like high-conductivity alloys can improve heat dissipation and reduce energy loss.
—Jon Desouza, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The concept is also fitted with a bespoke set of 19-inch Michelin tires designed to reduce energy dissipation and maximize the contact patch.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
In other words, extravagant costumes, elaborate floats, joyful music and dancing, street parades, lots of drinking and enough dissipation to last until the next one are the ingredients for a legendary Carnival.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
For example, incorporating advanced materials like high-conductivity alloys can improve heat dissipation and reduce energy loss.
—Jon Desouza, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The concept is also fitted with a bespoke set of 19-inch Michelin tires designed to reduce energy dissipation and maximize the contact patch.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipation
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This natural degradation in data characteristics means an AI that once performed well might start making errors as its environment evolves.—
Ronen Cojocaru,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Despite the degradation of its military capabilities, Iran can leverage proxies, criminal organizations abroad, and cyberattacks to hit Israeli, and possibly U.S., targets.—
Nakissa Jahanbani,
The Conversation,
20 June 2025
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Their familiarity with Iberian language and culture, combined with the dispersion of their community, positioned them to participate in the new global economy: trade in sugar, textiles, spices – and the trade in human lives, Atlantic slavery.—
Flora Cassen,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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The standard deviation measures price volatility, so the bands widen during periods of high volatility and contract during periods of low volatility, visually representing the dispersion of prices around the mean.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The law aims to curb corruption and undue influence in federal campaigns.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of corruption, misusing public funds, and threatening to assassinate former ally and current president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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First Evidence Found from Mastodon Tusk Ancient Impact on Modern-Day Ecosystem The loss of mastodons greatly reduced seed dispersal for several of these fruit-bearing species.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
16 June 2025
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The ants threaten native ant species, which play crucial roles in seed dispersal.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Start new plants with light scatterings of a general garden fertilizer every other month from February through September.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Overall, the fish has a silvery body with a slight yellow tinge on its upper half and a scattering of small spots.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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“Dissipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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