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as in vanished
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbanded
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 abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipated
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 dissolved
Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
This was when Earth’s oceans witnessed an oceanic anoxic event, where vast areas became severely depleted of dissolved oxygen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
In this new study, proteins were extracted from the yeast, dissolved in a solvent, and forced through a spinneret to create continuous fibers, which were then spun into yarn.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Whisk together hot water, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together in a 2-cup measuring cup with a spout until sugar and cocoa are completely dissolved.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Set aside until the yeast has dissolved, about 15 minutes.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha County dissolved its former Office of Institutional Belonging, Access and Cultural Engagement.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Once the bone is dissolved, the fat and protein trapped inside is released.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Not only was the Pride Lounge dismantled, but a lounge for students of color was dissolved, too, Sundaram said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
When Soft Cell initially dissolved in the mid-Eighties, Ball formed the electronic dance group the Grid alongside Richard Norris.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Heat decreases the amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
This was when Earth’s oceans witnessed an oceanic anoxic event, where vast areas became severely depleted of dissolved oxygen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Over on the Melrose lot, Greenstein boasts about hitting the shooting range, while at CBS News’ midtown headquarters, the race and culture unit — formed in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020 — has been dissolved.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
In this new study, proteins were extracted from the yeast, dissolved in a solvent, and forced through a spinneret to create continuous fibers, which were then spun into yarn.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Whisk together hot water, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together in a 2-cup measuring cup with a spout until sugar and cocoa are completely dissolved.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Set aside until the yeast has dissolved, about 15 minutes.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha County dissolved its former Office of Institutional Belonging, Access and Cultural Engagement.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Once the bone is dissolved, the fat and protein trapped inside is released.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Not only was the Pride Lounge dismantled, but a lounge for students of color was dissolved, too, Sundaram said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
When Soft Cell initially dissolved in the mid-Eighties, Ball formed the electronic dance group the Grid alongside Richard Norris.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolved
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Aims of the science include learning how the oceans and magnetic field of Venus disappeared, and how plate tectonics changed the terrain.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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After Brown disappeared, the owner of the bakery, Alice Lombardi, told CBS News that customers had come into the store and cried.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The band Van Halen disbanded after Eddie's death.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Beatles disbanded in 1970, and McCartney went on to forge a successful solo career, both on his own and with his band Wings.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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But by the end of the 19th century—after slavery was abolished in 1888 and coffee production became further industrialized—Paraty slid into a period of extended decline.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Communism, in its traditional definition, describes a system in which private property is abolished and the means of production are collectively owned, with the goal of creating a classless society.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With a muted atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium amidst despondent home support, West Ham’s opportunity was a potential mood-changer whose energy dissipated in the rattling of the woodwork.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The ivory tower is losing luster by the second, after campuses around the country proved to be hotbeds of antisemitism, grade inflation has spiked rather than dissipated, and outrageous tuitions fund outlandish administrative salaries.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Phil, Myrtle’s son, who lived out of state, became alarmed when a concerned neighbor later notified him that his mother had vanished.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Massachusetts voters repealed rent control in 1994, property values in Cambridge rose 45%—not only for the deregulated apartments, but for entire neighborhoods.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also tried to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, a Federal Communications Commission policy that had required broadcasters to cover various perspectives on controversial political issues before it was repealed earlier that year.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Police dispersed the protesters, according to South Korea's newspaper.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But Kevin Buffalino, with the Sacramento Food Bank, said the $80 million that would have been dispersed through the year isn’t enough to meet needs that have been growing since before the shutdown.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Just as the story of the Valbanera has faded away, so has awareness of how Canary Islanders have affected the history of Latin America and the United States.—
Raul A. Reyes,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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In time, the spotlight faded again, and Game's life continued on.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Dissolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolved. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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