1
as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the dissolution of the empire into a patchwork of petty kingdoms
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
one of the junta's first acts was the dissolution of the national assembly
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
she believed that her leukemia, although in remission, would eventually be the cause of her dissolution
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Recent Examples of dissolution
The potential dissolution of Tuvalu therefore raises specific questions about the future of this domain—with direct consequences for companies that use it.
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Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Oddly, these momentous changes received little or no coverage in the Danish press, despite auguring the coming dissolution of the Rigsfællesskabet, or Danish Realm.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.
—Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 23 June 2025
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Daniel Strauss, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Oddly, these momentous changes received little or no coverage in the Danish press, despite auguring the coming dissolution of the Rigsfællesskabet, or Danish Realm.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.
—Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolution
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We’re reminded of this via a flashback of the pair’s breakup, which is from so long ago that the clip is in a totally different aspect ratio.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Field negotiated a $1 billion breakup fee in case the deal was blocked.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are also some potential downsides to consider that may follow a potential abolition of the federal capital gains tax on home sales.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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This would offset almost nearly half of what the district would receive from the TIF abolition.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Despite Jill’s obvious issues, Lowes defends her character, who, like many in the show, faces an unfortunate demise.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For a time, according to the dominant accounts of its demise, the postwar international order largely succeeded, especially in the West.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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In a video shared on her Instagram on July 29, the author and public speaker — who announced her split from the Party of Five star last month — documented her attempts to enter the Park City, Utah home with police present.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Following a period of intense speculation, the WBD split was revealed last month.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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An official cause and manner of death are pending further investigation and toxicology results.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Each minority's calculation is stark: accept promises from a former jihadist commander or seek arrangements that could accelerate Syria's partition.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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For shelving or partitions that aren't removable, get gritty with it.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Going to hell, metaphorically Burning is an appropriate metaphor for humanity’s fate if global temperatures continue to soar.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The funding uncertainty has caused some fans to particularly worry over the fate of beloved shows like NPR’s Tiny Desk series.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, slowed by injuries, lead the division by a mere five games.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Florida is the only state that authorizes giant manta ray harvest for aquarium and exhibition purposes, according to a 2024 report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Dissolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolution. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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