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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
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Ocean water contains dissolved salts, and when ice forms, most of these salts are pushed out of the crystal structure.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Heat decreases the amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The team focused on hydrometallurgical recycling, in which battery metals are dissolved into a liquid and later separated for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Traffic dissolved just a few months later when Winwood was recruited by Eric Clapton to join the supergroup Blind Faith.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
But the caravan was dissolved after 12 days on the march, after the migrants made a deal with Mexican immigration officers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
How hasn't this family dissolved into chaos like so many other families who argue about politics?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Kuwait’s emir dissolved parliament in May 2024 and embarked on a regulatory overhaul and citizenship crackdown.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Ocean water contains dissolved salts, and when ice forms, most of these salts are pushed out of the crystal structure.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Heat decreases the amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma could be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the end of the week, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits is set to take effect.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The team focused on hydrometallurgical recycling, in which battery metals are dissolved into a liquid and later separated for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Traffic dissolved just a few months later when Winwood was recruited by Eric Clapton to join the supergroup Blind Faith.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
But the caravan was dissolved after 12 days on the march, after the migrants made a deal with Mexican immigration officers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
How hasn't this family dissolved into chaos like so many other families who argue about politics?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolved
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The late Queen herself once recognized the positive effect Harry and Meghan could have across the Commonwealth—and supporters say their influence has not disappeared.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since the 1970s more than a third of the world’s wetlands have disappeared, largely due to climate change and urbanization, at a rate that is three times faster than forest loss.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
27 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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The Netherlands never fully abolished its draft, but call-ups have been suspended since 1997 and there are no immediate plans to reintroduce them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi churned through phone calls with counterparts in Egypt, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey this weekend – after regional hopes of further US-Iran talks dissipated.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Compared to the past two years data was collected, algae blooms dissipated quicker.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the days immediately before two University of South Florida doctoral students mysteriously vanished, Hisham Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT a series of queries.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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But much of that legacy vanished last year when Blue Hills locked its doors.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ban was repealed on May 14, 2008.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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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Historically, growth in electricity demand was dispersed with new homes, new businesses, and gradual increases spread across regions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Flores Silva’s bodyguards dispersed as a diversionary tactic, but he was found while trying to hide in a drainage pipe.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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With time, with therapy, with growth, this thing has faded into the past, dissolved into other narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Interest in the discussion faded later in James' career.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dissolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolved. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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