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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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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
Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.
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Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Bones in her shoulder were dissolving, something called osteolysis.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Central Florida, a med spa promotes fat-dissolving treatments, including Kybella and PCDC (lipodissolve), to reduce bra fat, upper arms, love handles and thighs.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Its acidity helps cut through grime, dissolving dirt and breaking down grease and mineral deposits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Hydrolysis rapidly mimics natural decomposition, dissolving body tissue.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Clearly referencing Constantin Brancusi’s polished reflective surfaces, Bove’s mirrors, rather than foregrounding the planar surface, do the precise opposite, dissolving it almost entirely into a play of chromatically variable reflections.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Where a good firm stone would help the snail push back against the starfish and right herself again, the sand would slither out from under or close over her; and the starfish would bear down, extruding its stomach to engulf her, its digestive juices dissolving her alive.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Bones in her shoulder were dissolving, something called osteolysis.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Central Florida, a med spa promotes fat-dissolving treatments, including Kybella and PCDC (lipodissolve), to reduce bra fat, upper arms, love handles and thighs.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Its acidity helps cut through grime, dissolving dirt and breaking down grease and mineral deposits.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Hydrolysis rapidly mimics natural decomposition, dissolving body tissue.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Clearly referencing Constantin Brancusi’s polished reflective surfaces, Bove’s mirrors, rather than foregrounding the planar surface, do the precise opposite, dissolving it almost entirely into a play of chromatically variable reflections.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Where a good firm stone would help the snail push back against the starfish and right herself again, the sand would slither out from under or close over her; and the starfish would bear down, extruding its stomach to engulf her, its digestive juices dissolving her alive.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolving
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All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a time when headlines about the natural world often carry a heavy sense of loss — vanishing species, shrinking habitats — this discovery offers something different.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group released seven studio albums between 1985 and 2011 before disbanding in 2014 after Spinks died of liver cancer, followed by Lewis’ death in 2020.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, the Justice Department has been in turmoil, with new leaders essentially gutting the public integrity and tax units and disbanding a task force designed to fight international corruption.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Common Council passed a resolution, which in part supports abolishing ICE, that now heads to Mayor Johnson.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lithium-ion batteries are highly efficient, dissipating less than 10% of their energy as heat during operation.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Long was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain but already has experienced dissipating soreness.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Due to the show’s tumultuous nature, actors cycle in and out of the spotlight, leading the action for a scene or two, then disappearing into the wings.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Once the account is set up, pre-teens won’t be able to access advanced features such as Meta AI, status updates, chat lock, app lock, location sharing, view-once messages, disappearing messages, and linked devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead of dispersing, the crowd pelted officers with snowballs, ice and, according to police union reports, rocks.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Meat becomes tender through gentle steaming, vegetables soften while holding their shape, and spices integrate directly into the ingredients rather than dispersing into a broth.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The clubs, civic organizations and community events that once brought our forefathers together are largely fading away.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Dissolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolving. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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