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
The appeals court temporarily stayed the district court order in April, but dissolved the stay on May 14 and denied the government's petition.
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ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Place a soil sample in a jar, add enough distilled water to dissolve the soil into a thin sludge, and add a spoonful of baking soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
But the Supreme Court dissolved the order before any delay on an appeal by the attorney general.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Place a soil sample in a jar, add enough distilled water to dissolve the soil into a thin sludge, and add a spoonful of baking soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
But the Supreme Court dissolved the order before any delay on an appeal by the attorney general.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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This marks a significant expansion of the President's Choice line, which sees its limited-release bottles quickly disappear into the hands of bourbon collectors and whiskey enthusiasts.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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As part of a 2025 legal settlement, the district agreed to suspend the courses, disband its curriculum committee, and sever ties with the consultants.—
Tammi Rossman Benjamin,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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The administration is disbanding a Justice Department unit that pursues civil and criminal actions against companies that sell contaminated food and is reassigning its attorneys.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The initiative has its critics, who fear that abolishing property taxes would leave local governments without sufficient funds to support crucial public services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The latter is known for his misogynistic statements, and has promised to follow through on Mr. Yoon’s commitment to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family.—
Yejin Gim,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2025
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Whatever was bottling up the Mets’ offense over the last week finally dissipated in a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Now Trump is back in office and flirting openly with authoritarianism—but the defiant energy that swept the arts during his first administration seems dissipated and tentative.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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An effort to repeal the law completely did not advance the spring legislative session, while the vote for the delay came on the session’s last day.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The group, known as the L.A. Alliance for Tourism, Jobs and Progress, is hoping to persuade voters to repeal the ordinance.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Impact grants now allow up to $20,000 to be dispersed per business.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Scientists are still searching for answers about how Y. pestis evolved and dispersed, but recent analysis of ancient and modern Y. pestis samples revealed how plague managed to persist among humans for hundreds of years after pandemic waves petered out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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However, the glamour faded soon after the team docked in Manhattan.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That faded, and Maresca’s task will be maintaining the charge next season.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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