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
This is where the theory promises to dissolve disputes about interpretation.
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
The acetic acid in vinegar can break down and dissolve those rings, as well as hard water stains, rust, and limescale, leaving a much cleaner and better smelling bowl behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Nadler then asked Bondi how many of Epstein's co-conspirators have been indicted, after which the exchange dissolved into chaos.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
The acetic acid in vinegar can break down and dissolve those rings, as well as hard water stains, rust, and limescale, leaving a much cleaner and better smelling bowl behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Nadler then asked Bondi how many of Epstein's co-conspirators have been indicted, after which the exchange dissolved into chaos.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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Hawke, who disappears into the role of Hart, is also nominated for an Academy Award for best actor.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other people whose arrests were documented by the detainees committee have disappeared into the prisons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Black Panthers officially disbanded in 1982, but their ideals carry on locally.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation provides up to $5 million in nonlethal assistance for the struggling Haitian armed forces — the first congressional funding for the military since it was disbanded in the 1990s — and includes support for United Nations operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a similar move, Dissanayake's government abolished perks provided to former presidents in September in response to popular demand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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After the fog dissipates, temperatures will be in the 80s across the greater Orlando metro and surrounding areas.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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As that belief dissipates, talent retention, consumer trust, and the social license to operate all decline.—
Martin Whittaker,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Set in southern Patagonia, the six-part series follows Fabiola, a strong-willed detective who investigates the disappearance of a Mexican archaeology student who vanished while seeking the mythical Friendship Island.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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And in 2024, a third colony was created at Powrunna State Forest, representing another expansion in the effort to ensure the species does not vanish entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means repealing private school voucher programs, protecting the separation of church and state, and keeping public funds in public institutions.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Randomly dispersed among the collectable cups nationwide will be 3,000 Golden Fan Cups.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos, though, will be meticulous, owner Greg Penner said at season’s end, in deciding how to disperse available funds to create an even better team than the one that tied a franchise record with 14 victories in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Once the blocks and spires of Palma faded into the distance, the 25-minute drive from the airport took me past crumbling homes, fields of curious farm animals, and not a soul in sight for miles at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Singleton acknowledged that sustaining the coordinated, multi-agency model beyond the World Cup will be difficult once the spotlight fades.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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