1
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
To fully understand that, let’s cue the dissolving mist and go back in time just a bit, when the Panthers acquired two notable rookie wide receivers in the spring of 2024.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Personally, as an adult reader of mostly literary fiction—but one raised on fantasy—these books come close to bringing me that childhood thrill of dissolving into another universe.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Foster was already dissolving into laughter as Melvin pointed out that the broadcast was live.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Trust that what’s dissolving now is making room for your next era.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The team approached the problem by taking samples of organs from cadavers and dissolving them, removing presumably normal tissue and leaving behind a residue of what might be plastic.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Neptune in Pisces, on the other hand, is deep in its final journey through this Water sign, dissolving boundaries and amplifying sensitivity one last time before moving on for good.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Formulated with enzymes and surfactants, laundry detergent is a versatile cleaning agent handy for other chores in a pinch, including doing the dishes and dissolving clogs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Reuters reported the fight broke out during a debate over dissolving Mexico City’s transparency institute.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Personally, as an adult reader of mostly literary fiction—but one raised on fantasy—these books come close to bringing me that childhood thrill of dissolving into another universe.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Foster was already dissolving into laughter as Melvin pointed out that the broadcast was live.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Trust that what’s dissolving now is making room for your next era.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The team approached the problem by taking samples of organs from cadavers and dissolving them, removing presumably normal tissue and leaving behind a residue of what might be plastic.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Neptune in Pisces, on the other hand, is deep in its final journey through this Water sign, dissolving boundaries and amplifying sensitivity one last time before moving on for good.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Formulated with enzymes and surfactants, laundry detergent is a versatile cleaning agent handy for other chores in a pinch, including doing the dishes and dissolving clogs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Reuters reported the fight broke out during a debate over dissolving Mexico City’s transparency institute.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 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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The nonprofit institution that provided significant funding for PBS and NPR is disbanding after nearly 60 years in operation.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The American Independence Party of George Wallace did a little better in 1968, carrying five states and 46 electoral votes before disbanding nationally, even though a California affiliate remains as a minor party.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Trump has urged Republicans to have a simple majority to approve legislation, whether through reconciliation or by abolishing the Senate filibuster.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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In the ancient Mauryan Empire in India, Ashoka may also have temporarily reduced slavery by abolishing slave trading, but this change too was not permanent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
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The fog will likely linger through the early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, chlorine evaporates when exposed to air, often dissipating in one to five days.—
Christina Manian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Industry executives say the shift reflects changing consumer habits, not disappearing demand.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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America’s doctors are rapidly disappearing into hospital systems.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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In his opening moves as mayor, Mamdani signed executive orders dealing with housing and one repealing all of former Mayor Eric Adams’s executive orders signed after his indictment on corruption charges in September 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Jan. 2026
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Third, negotiators must start by repealing the Gainful Employment Rule, especially since the OBBBA will replace it with the earnings premium.—
Bob Carey,
Boston Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Dissolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolving. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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