as in wasting
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as in squandering
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1
as in dispersing
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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as in spending
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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3
as in dissolving
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the fog should dissipate once the sun comes out in full force
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipating
Adjective
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Owning my gear has significantly streamlined my travel experience — no more wasting time in long rental lines, dealing with mystery-smelling boots that have seen better days, or forking out cash for rentals every season.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025 -
There’s a lipstick loop, a key leash (no more wasting time rummaging around on your doorstep), an RFID-blocking compartment for your wallet, and multiple zippered and quick-access interior pockets.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Dec. 2023
Verb
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Safety-net programs Programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) will continue dispersing aid during a shutdown.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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Try making your own candles, or dispersing the scent with essential oils or a stovetop simmer pot.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2024
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.—
Erik Pham,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The president of the United States was mentally collapsing, and nobody outside of conservative dissidents wanted to talk about it until Joe Biden forced the matter upon us all by dissolving in public.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Jan. 2025
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This liquid exfoliant penetrates deep into the pores, dissolving the buildup of excess oil and dead skin cells, which helps to prevent clogged pores and breakouts because, yes, acne can still be an issue as you age.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Educational freedom, pro-growth tax reform, and personalized health care are priorities being held back by federal and state governments’ wasteful spending and excessive debt.—
Kurt Couchman,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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The comment further fueled the perception that Poppi's marketing practices were wasteful, and the online discussion quickly morphed into a broader critique of how brands allocate large budgets to influencer marketing without considering potential public backlash.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One of the biggest injuries the team faced was losing Christian McCaffrey.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Cardinals have played in one playoff game in that time, losing it by 23 points.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the coalition learned about the disappearing messages through the lawsuit’s discovery process.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the coalition found out about the disappearing messages during the discovery process of the lawsuit.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
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Apple is less profligate than its rivals in terms of capital expenditures.—
Jonathan Vanian,Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal were certainly profligate, with Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber all spurning fine opportunities.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Dissipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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