1
as in to dissolve
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the university disbanded the committee after the report had been submitted the rock group disbanded upon finishing their farewell tour
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police disbanded the rioters with tear gas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disband
Benjamin Stone: Serving from 1937 to 1941, Stone was the keeper when the U.S. Lighthouse Service was disbanded and all lighthouses and lightships were placed under the supervision of the Coast Guard.
—
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
However, over a hundred years later, in 1977, a fire damaged the building, and Fire Company 16 was disbanded.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
By the time Geldof held a press conference to roll out the first lineup of Live Aid, the Who had been disbanded for several years.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion have been disbanded by federal and state governments.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disband
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
However, over a hundred years later, in 1977, a fire damaged the building, and Fire Company 16 was disbanded.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
By the time Geldof held a press conference to roll out the first lineup of Live Aid, the Who had been disbanded for several years.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion have been disbanded by federal and state governments.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disband
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disband
Verb
-
Once stitched over Kere's wound, the fish skin slowly dissolved into the wound bed, leaving behind collagen and nutrients to help the bird regrow her own skin in its place.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
-
But the dream quickly dissolves as secrets begin to surface, especially involving Mike (Jamie Bacon).—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Verb
-
By the time the elder woman came down the road carrying the baby, the wind — which historical weather reports indicate was at its strongest right after the bombing — had dispersed most of the smoke, and the temple had become visible.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
-
The Israeli military said its troops had fired warning shots to disperse crowds, and had not identified any casualties.—
Maayan Lubell,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disband. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share