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as in crumbled
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as in destroyed
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as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter
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as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles
modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
a tornado disintegrated the building in a matter of seconds
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Recent Examples of disintegrated
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Much of his research did, however, survive and helped the Sith Eternal cult bring him back years later and after his Empire had disintegrated.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet as the Syrian military rapidly disintegrated, Iran was notably absent.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The relationship with William and Kate had already disintegrated, as well as with a number of the staff at Kensington Palace, and tensions with media had been in overdrive.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Patrick Wisdom hit 76 homers as the starter most of the time the previous three years, but in 2024 all but disintegrated at the plate.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Previously part of the Soviet Union, Chechnya asserted its independence from Moscow as the bloc disintegrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, ending any military threat to NATO members, which then numbered 16.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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The coins were apparently stored in a leather pouch, which had disintegrated over time, and concealed within or behind a kitchen wall, according to the Jerusalem Post.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Much of his research did, however, survive and helped the Sith Eternal cult bring him back years later and after his Empire had disintegrated.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet as the Syrian military rapidly disintegrated, Iran was notably absent.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The relationship with William and Kate had already disintegrated, as well as with a number of the staff at Kensington Palace, and tensions with media had been in overdrive.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Patrick Wisdom hit 76 homers as the starter most of the time the previous three years, but in 2024 all but disintegrated at the plate.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Previously part of the Soviet Union, Chechnya asserted its independence from Moscow as the bloc disintegrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, ending any military threat to NATO members, which then numbered 16.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrated
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Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.James Boyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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And December’s apparent missile hit on Azerbaijan Airlines killed 38 and left the aircraft as mangled wreckage with shrapnel holes.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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California Riverside County deputy killed in crash, department’s third on-duty death in five months May 15, 2023 Video from the scene showed a mangled, upside down sheriff’s motorcycle near the center divider about 30 yards away from a Toyota sedan, which was smashed from the rear.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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According to the city’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Forrest, 64, was beaten to death, suffering blunt impact injuries of the head and torso.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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He has been routinely beaten on the glass by younger, bouncier players who are creating second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Without it, getting a mortgage is next to impossible because lenders don’t want to see a property destroyed with no way to recover the value.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In October, the operators of the vessel that destroyed the bridge agreed to pay nearly $102 million for costs stemming from the federal response.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Avoid Touching Your Face Norovirus spreads easily when viral particles from contaminated surfaces make their way into your mouth, nose, or eyes.David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Residents should also be aware that home water treatment devices are not certified to make extremely contaminated water safe.Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Disintegrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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