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
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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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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Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The decision depends on whether their conflict is disrupting the workplace.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Top quarks and antiquarks begin to disappear from this primordial particle-antiparticle soup, decaying away faster than the Universe can recreate them.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to Schrader, Gere initially wanted to take his decaying look much further than his director would allow.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wide receiver exploded into the NFL last year, breaking multiple records in his debut campaign for the Los Angeles Rams, a remarkable achievement for a fifth round pick out of BYU.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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But part of it has to do with who’s using that technology to spread brain-rotting information.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The wood was rotting, algae was growing and there were about 20 cats living inside, French, 27, tells CNBC Make It.Celia Fernandez,Mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last World Cup in Qatar was won by Lionel Messi’s Argentina, beating France in the final.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not only are his satellite states rejecting Kremlin influence, but the Russian economy is crumbling, lurching towards severe stagflation.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The time has come to move upstream—to repair the crumbling bridge of American health rather than relying on the safety nets of downstream solutions.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Disintegrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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