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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbands
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 abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipates
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 dissolves
My go-to sweetener is agave syrup, which dissolves easily; sugar and honey also make regular appearances.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Once there, mtDNA fragments can make their way into the nucleus either through pores in its wall or, if the cell divides, seep in while the envelope dissolves and reassembles.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
Add sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice to tea, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
This statement is a vision for a future where the boundary between humans and machines dissolves at a scale that could redefine humanity itself.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Heat sugar mixture on medium until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In 60 seconds, raw dough inflates into pillowy crust, cheese dissolves into the sauce, and a few simple ingredients become a full-fledged pizza.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
That call — transmitted through the release of a specialized hormone called Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) — sends a message from the brain to a specific gland that, in turn dissolves the egg wall, enabling the embryo to break free.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Once there, mtDNA fragments can make their way into the nucleus either through pores in its wall or, if the cell divides, seep in while the envelope dissolves and reassembles.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
Add sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice to tea, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
This statement is a vision for a future where the boundary between humans and machines dissolves at a scale that could redefine humanity itself.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Heat sugar mixture on medium until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In 60 seconds, raw dough inflates into pillowy crust, cheese dissolves into the sauce, and a few simple ingredients become a full-fledged pizza.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
That call — transmitted through the release of a specialized hormone called Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) — sends a message from the brain to a specific gland that, in turn dissolves the egg wall, enabling the embryo to break free.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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One in the west shines exceptionally brightly as the sky darkens, but then disappears.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
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The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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Outdoor meters are less of a risk for causing explosions because the methane disperses into the atmosphere.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
13 Dec. 2024
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The triangular applicator disperses the fine fibres, which firmly grips onto each brow hair, without any clumps attached.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
27 Sep. 2024
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When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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Sulfur is key Since the diving plate then melts at the extreme temperatures of the mantle, this provides the perfect conditions and materials (namely sulfur-rich fluids) to promote the formation of gold-bearing magma.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Dec. 2024
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In turn, the sun melts away the snow, feeding the plants and giving rise to flowers, rainbows and eventually, beautifully, spring.—
Margaux Laskey,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sporting Brembo brakes and KYB suspension, the LFS 700 also avoids the pitfall of utilizing the cheap components that most Chinese offerings are infamous for.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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