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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbands
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 abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipates
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 dissolves
Neptune retrograde in Pisces, on the other hand, dissolves the fog of illusion, which also serves as an invitation to confront an emotional truth with clarity and compassion.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
And power, in its purest sense, is awareness so total that conflict dissolves into clarity.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
According to Eason, rubbing alcohol dissolves the bug's exoskeleton, dehydrating it from the inside, killing it within about 30 seconds.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Similar to other exfoliating acids, mandelic acid gently dissolves the bonds between dead skin and the healthy skin underneath.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The frontier dissolves into the lightness of air, and the world is full of holes.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Heat on medium, stirring regularly until honey dissolves.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
This reagent, when activated by saltwater, effectively dissolves gold.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
As Venus harmonizes with Uranus and Pluto, the hold another once had on your heart dissolves.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
And power, in its purest sense, is awareness so total that conflict dissolves into clarity.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
According to Eason, rubbing alcohol dissolves the bug's exoskeleton, dehydrating it from the inside, killing it within about 30 seconds.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Similar to other exfoliating acids, mandelic acid gently dissolves the bonds between dead skin and the healthy skin underneath.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The frontier dissolves into the lightness of air, and the world is full of holes.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Heat on medium, stirring regularly until honey dissolves.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
This reagent, when activated by saltwater, effectively dissolves gold.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
As Venus harmonizes with Uranus and Pluto, the hold another once had on your heart dissolves.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 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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DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary in hiding with his teen daughter (Chase Infiniti) after his activist group the French 75 disbands in chaos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The results offer crucial confirmation for theoretical models about how magnetic turbulence carries and dissipates energy in the sun's upper atmosphere, Morton added.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fogginess around a career question or a professional ambition dissipates as Mars and Neptune harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Jo Beckett, a devoted schoolteacher whose world unravels when her young son vanishes—only to return profoundly changed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maddy soon vanishes, then reappears a decade later, insisting the show’s world is, in fact, reality.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The small piece disperses fuel quickly and allows for high efficiency.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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To combat the spread of the flies, the USDA disperses sterile flies into the area to stop the mating, a scientific method known as sterile insect technique (SIT).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Estevie’s voice resonates throughout that lush blend of cumbia-pop, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the music fades.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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