as in decaying
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as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter
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as in grinding
to reduce to fine particles
modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes
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as in disrupting
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 disintegrating
Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Except—and for me, the difference is crucial—Akhtar employed his creativity and imagination to shape these source materials into an utterly original work of art, whereas the rapidly disintegrating McNeal employs a chatbot, which shapes the material into an uncannily precise act of mimesis.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
That will likely result in those protections disintegrating, Meyer said.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Wanting to prove that the substance was a byproduct of disintegrating chloramines, Wahman looked for it in drinking water systems across the US that used the chemical and compared it with systems in Switzerland that didn’t.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlike cardboard boxes, the four-inch-tall tin isn’t prone to disintegrating (and spilling crayons).
—New York Times, 1 Nov. 2024
His broken columns of disintegrating mayonnaise jars stacked in wooden, casket-like boxes were sold to an institution, along with other works, by the first day.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The tension is aptly conveyed in U2’s show, when the videography dissipates, as if the dome were disintegrating, to reveal the chaos, frenzy, and reality of the surrounding city.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
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Their ancient bones are in the process of disintegrating.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Except—and for me, the difference is crucial—Akhtar employed his creativity and imagination to shape these source materials into an utterly original work of art, whereas the rapidly disintegrating McNeal employs a chatbot, which shapes the material into an uncannily precise act of mimesis.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
That will likely result in those protections disintegrating, Meyer said.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Wanting to prove that the substance was a byproduct of disintegrating chloramines, Wahman looked for it in drinking water systems across the US that used the chemical and compared it with systems in Switzerland that didn’t.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Unlike cardboard boxes, the four-inch-tall tin isn’t prone to disintegrating (and spilling crayons).
—New York Times, 1 Nov. 2024
His broken columns of disintegrating mayonnaise jars stacked in wooden, casket-like boxes were sold to an institution, along with other works, by the first day.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The tension is aptly conveyed in U2’s show, when the videography dissipates, as if the dome were disintegrating, to reveal the chaos, frenzy, and reality of the surrounding city.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrating
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In a slow, grinding 3-2 Leafs win, Matthews carried the offensive load with a goal, a primary assist and flashes of dominant play reminiscent of his games last season.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Grindstones are thick disks of stone — often sandstone — used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects, or for milling grains into flour.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Protests keep disrupting life in Dhaka, the capital.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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In-app ads, which go through compliance checks to avoid disrupting gameplay, offer creators 70% of ad revenue, with Overwolf retaining 30%.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The It alum underwent yet another dramatic transformation for his latest role, including prosthetics to give him decaying skin, protruding cheekbones, and an altogether frightening look.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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But in the city’s old neighborhoods, nothing seems to have changed apart from new street signs that have been posted incongruously on decaying buildings and market stalls.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Epic parties to kid-friendly fun Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter.—
Nour Rahal,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then came the yacht’s renaissance by her father, who saw beauty and sailing prowess inside a rotting hull.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rotting Flesh and the Skeleton Underneath Eggers wanted the audience almost to smell the rotting flesh when the sarcophagus is flipped open.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Jan. 2025
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.—
Rachel Ahrnsen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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The crumbling concrete manifested more rapidly than in Connecticut, and with insufficient financial support available, some families fell into financial ruin.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Dec. 2024
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