DISSOLUTIONS Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

dissolutions

noun

plural of dissolution

as in breakups

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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as in abolitions

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 deaths

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 dissolutions Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic. — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026 There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be. — Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025

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Noun

The group navigates high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets and shifting allegiances — both in the courtroom and within their own ranks — as well as a fierce rivalry with competitor Carrington Lane (Paulson).

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Kansas safety Taylor Davis had two pass breakups, marking a new career high, while also adding his second career tackle for loss.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

Definition of repeals

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Unlike deaths from a drug such as fentanyl, no government agency tracks the number of deaths connected to energy drinks nationally.

— Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Whether or not Hal was right to entice Zoe (upon whose shoulders the carnage ultimately falls), his decision to circumvent the Guardians’ chain of command is what ultimately leads to countless deaths and his imprisonment for reckless endangerment.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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Against Mahle, however, Roberts said Ohtani won’t necessarily lead off, citing Mahle’s neutral-to-reverse platoon splits.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of splits

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Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.

— Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July.

— Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

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The Kunstmuseum Basel will receive $120,000 to examine 336 drawings in its collection with provenances previously flagged as problematic, as well as the fates of the drawings’ sellers and the museum’s collection strategies between 1933 and 1945.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
From what we’ve been told, the duo were blindsided and upset to learn about their fates from Thursday night’s reports without ever receiving a phone call from Skydance co-CEO David Ellison.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of fates

Noun

Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

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