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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
Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.
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María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The powder dissolves easily in your beverage of choice and is excellent for skin, nail, hair and joint support.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Combine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel, while insoluble fiber helps waste move through the intestines.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The production is designed so that the boundary between performer and audience dissolves over the course of the evening.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As the sky dissolves into purples and oranges, breaks appear in the water's surface.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The powder dissolves easily in your beverage of choice and is excellent for skin, nail, hair and joint support.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Combine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel, while insoluble fiber helps waste move through the intestines.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The production is designed so that the boundary between performer and audience dissolves over the course of the evening.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As the sky dissolves into purples and oranges, breaks appear in the water's surface.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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Under certain conditions, the distinction between them disappears entirely.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The gap between data and action is where AI value disappears.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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And once the dog is found, the Search Party network disbands.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary in hiding with his teen daughter (Chase Infiniti) after his activist group the French 75 disbands in chaos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The result is shaking that can last far longer than on Earth because seismic energy dissipates slowly in the moon's fractured interior.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whatever wholesome energy might have accumulated in the air from that exchange dissipates as soon as we’re thrown back in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Get it before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The unwanted genetic material vanishes without a trace, which is what kept tripping scientists up for decades.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wind disperses seeds from some plants to perpetuate the species.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Gorman's family said earlier this week that her murder cannot be a case that fades from public attention.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the Labubu frenzy fades, HSBC last month trimmed its revenue growth forecast for Pop Mart this year from around 30% to under 24%, and expects a 11% to 13% cut in 2026-2027 earnings.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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