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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2
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
Turbulence can be measured by the eddy dissipation rate (EDR), a numerical representation of the intensity of the turbulence.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Some have questioned whether the slim design of the phone could mean a drop in battery capacity and heat dissipation.
—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
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Some have questioned whether the slim design of the phone could mean a drop in battery capacity and heat dissipation.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipation
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In 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that projected coral reef degradation in Florida could increase the coastal flood risk to more than 7,300 people at the cost of $823.6 million annually.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The administration cited the degradation of the current FBI complex as a reason for the move.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 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 mayor has denied the allegations in the past, even after several DOJ officials resigned following the Trump administration’s move to drop the corruption charges.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
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 9 Jul. 2025.
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