1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in to disband
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the company formally dissolved three months after declaring bankruptcy
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in to dissipate
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the clouds gradually dissolved, and the sun came out
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Recent Examples of dissolve
Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Nitric acid is used to dissolve materials, leaving behind silver nitrate that can be processed to recover pure silver.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Nitric acid is used to dissolve materials, leaving behind silver nitrate that can be processed to recover pure silver.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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The core of the mystery centers on at least 10 individuals allegedly connected to key nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared, igniting widespread online speculation about potential sinister activity.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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This cannot be another commission that produces a report and disappears.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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After the Ronettes disbanded, Ross continued to release music solo.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The group, however, eventually disbanded because many of its members enlisted in the Union Army.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Abdul El-Sayed is gaining momentum in a divisive three-way Democratic primary with an uncompromising argument for clarity on progressive priorities — Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and ending US military aid to Israel.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mejía, who is more progressive than Sherrill, campaigned on policies including abolishing ICE and raising taxes on the wealthy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stoners are no longer useful as a comedy device, while pot’s countercultural meaning has dissipated as it’s been absorbed into the mainstream.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The recent rise in AI technology has also increased demand for cooling technologies to dissipate heat generated by high-performance chips.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Addy Watson got the Pioneers going with a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning only to see its lead vanish a half inning later fueled by Lawton’s grand slam to deep left field.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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While price remains the top deterrent at 67 percent, the gap between affordability and availability has nearly vanished.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Heaton noted that a similar fee was in place from 2011 to 2017 but was ultimately repealed after rural homeowners argued they were being unfairly targeted.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That showed again how poorly the Legislature served the voters by repealing Florida’s runoff primary 21 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The soft brown fabric is pleated to disperse the light into a cozy glow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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Garments spanning nylon half-zips to French Terry sweatshirts, garments look faded and worn-in and feature hallmarks of denim like whiskers, creases, abrasions and breakages that tell stories of time and use.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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It's become the default mode of governing for majorities in Congress as bipartisanship on major issues fades away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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