1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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2
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
Rumors started circulating a couple of weeks ago that the veteran PR agency, owned by Interpublic Group, will be dissolving.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
At low enough pH levels, corals and shells can even begin to dissolve.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The model can help reduce unwanted side reactions (where electrons dissolve from the electrode into the electrolyte).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
At low enough pH levels, corals and shells can even begin to dissolve.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The model can help reduce unwanted side reactions (where electrons dissolve from the electrode into the electrolyte).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Earhart flew The Electra, which disappeared on July 2, 1937, while flying from New Guinea to Howland Island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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From there, Hansen and his bandmates determined the best course of action, and discussions even arose about disbanding the group, which had formed in 1976.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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And once the dog is found, the Search Party network disbands.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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The European Parliament has twice called for Yahaya’s release, asking Nigeria to set an example by abolishing the blasphemy laws under which he has been detained for over five years.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But in the clubhouse celebration, that hesitance seemed to dissipate.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Priscilla is expected to dissipate later this week to the west of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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This doesn’t necessarily mean suits and ties will vanish, only that players have options to get creative.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a daring escape a few months later, Bishnoi vanished, allegedly to settle a blood debt for a slain cousin, according to local media reports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Democrats are also hoping to repeal cuts to health care programs that were put in place as part of the GOP spending and tax bill that passed over the summer.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, Ashley and Locke did not want the HALT Act to be repealed.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, steer clear of hand dryers, which Exum said can disperse germs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Five bedrooms are dispersed across the upper level, including the sprawling primary suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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As anger fades into apathy and grief is aggravated by guilt, the public also chooses silence.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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While pie crust seems to be fading away, some chefs would rather think completely outside the box by creating a completely different crust.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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