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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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2
as in disbanding
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 abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipating
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 dissolving
The scientists started by dissolving powdered rock samples in acid.
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The idea of dissolving the self in an acid bath of erotic imagery was not, in the end, so unappealing.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s 14 years of dreaming, dissolving, romanticizing, escaping, and sometimes deceiving ourselves.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Everyone is sorry about a life’s work dissolving through uncontrollable circumstances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Under a microscope, the transformation looks like rewinding development itself, tissues dissolving into a cellular soup that reassembles into a new colony.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2025
Start by dissolving a packet of unflavored gelatin in water, mixing until there are no clumps.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The idea of dissolving the self in an acid bath of erotic imagery was not, in the end, so unappealing.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s 14 years of dreaming, dissolving, romanticizing, escaping, and sometimes deceiving ourselves.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Everyone is sorry about a life’s work dissolving through uncontrollable circumstances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Under a microscope, the transformation looks like rewinding development itself, tissues dissolving into a cellular soup that reassembles into a new colony.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, the latest forecast track suggests Lorenzo could loop back on itself before dissolving.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2025
Start by dissolving a packet of unflavored gelatin in water, mixing until there are no clumps.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolving
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Arredondo allegedly stabbed Paulos 30 times before fleeing the scene and then vanishing altogether, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Before vanishing from the historical record, Armijo submitted a confoundingly short report to the New Mexico governor.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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Michael Schill, then president of Northwestern, was berated by congressional Republicans for brokering a compromise with pro-Palestinian protesters last year, disbanding their tent cities while preserving free speech.—
James Druckman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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From there, Hansen and his bandmates determined the best course of action, and discussions even arose about disbanding the group, which had formed in 1976.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The system’s center is forecast to remain offshore of the Baja California Sur coast, dissipating by Saturday, according to the agency.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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On the forecast track, Priscilla is expected to remain offshore of the coast of Baja California Sur before dissipating.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lennon, 44, was accused of staging a bloody abduction scene at an Oklahoma hotel in 2012 and disappearing after he was charged with child pornography, federal authorities said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Springsteen’s coming off a massive E Street Band tour and disappearing into himself.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The owners need to introduce a creative concept that will prove there’s a more equitable way of dispersing revenue among the players than the current system.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, Trump does not have the endorsement of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who has repeatedly expressed his opposition to repealing the filibuster.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Even the combative Venezuela of eight years ago, where kids with homemade shields assembled in the streets day after day to battle the dictatorship’s goons, is a fading memory.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cheney is remembered as a chief architect of the war in Iraq after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and a member of an old Republican Party guard that is quickly fading away.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Dissolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolving. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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