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as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in to disappear
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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as in waster
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Recent Examples of dissipate
Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to that, current CMOS technology dissipates power even if it’s not used.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Even after the storm dissipates, the frigid temperatures could prolong its effects, making snow and ice more difficult to clear.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
That could dissipate to a degree with some fans being priced out.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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One surprise lesson was that the fire risk didn’t end once the smoke had dissipated.
—Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to that, current CMOS technology dissipates power even if it’s not used.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Even after the storm dissipates, the frigid temperatures could prolong its effects, making snow and ice more difficult to clear.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
That could dissipate to a degree with some fans being priced out.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipate
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Some officers then deployed pepper balls, dispersing the crowd.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a unique marketing strategy, the studio printed four different postcards — each showing one of the core stars in the first looks at the characters — that were dispersed throughout the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts for students to find.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Conservative talk radio has long dominated the commutes of California Republicans, many of whom once spent their mornings reading local newspaper opinion pages that leaned right.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the Rabelaisian playwright and novelist developed a deep interest in French literature, nourished by a transformative period spent living in post-war Paris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said other issues remain to be resolved between the two countries, including the fate of Lebanese believed to have been disappeared into Syrian prisons during Assad's rule and the demarcation of the border between the two countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Three women, all with babies in their arms, find seats at a second common table in the backyard garden, joining others who’ve disappeared into laptop-headphones concentration mode.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Start with your biggest time waster and build from there.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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For example, default settings for focus time added blocking of sites in the categories Shopping, Tabloids, and Time wasters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
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The United States lost around 57,000 troops in the Korean War and 47,000 during the Vietnam War.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Maye's case, getting there in just his second season, the notion of going from 4-13 to Super Bowl participant reminds us that the door is open next year, even for clubs with losing records in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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First, soak the tablet in the bowl of water to dissolve the coating, but not so long that the tablet crumbles apart.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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That is all the more reason the state must get a better handle on its spendthrift ways.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Who believes that, with the U.S. Congress poring over Epstein's emails, there isn't still more appalling material about Andrew and his spendthrift ex-wife Fergie to be exposed?—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other factors for the warmer spring include a fading La Niña, a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can bring cool temperatures to the United States.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Dissipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipate. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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