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as in disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire
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as in spends
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in disappears
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 dissipates
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 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
Pink Siifu appears briefly, then dissipates into the album’s dreamlike drift.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
The mist dissipates around a room instead of spewing out like a wet stream, which keeps Alpert worry-free about ruining her wooden bed frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 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
Pink Siifu appears briefly, then dissipates into the album’s dreamlike drift.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipates
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Reinbold said the Park Foundation holds taxpayer money and donations given to Freedom 250, almost like a bank, and disperses it at the request of the Park Service.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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WalletHub estimates the average person spends about $200 on Valentine’s Day.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even a stretch of sub-zero weather like one in late January and early February won’t harm the black-legged tick, the Lyme disease-carrying species that should be familiar to anyone who spends time outdoors in Rhode Island.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plant goes dormant and foliage disappears by late spring to summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once everyone figures it out, the advantage disappears.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the interplay of these competing atmospheres can be compelling, the overall effect loses its power as the novelty wears off.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Someone loses their memory and that knowledge is lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Finally, the nebula fades away and only a white dwarf is left behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Red Sea resorts in Saudi Arabia can cost thousands of dollars a night, Oman has built remote glamping mountain lodges, and the UAE is expanding its glitzy offering, all chasing the world’s highest spenders.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But not all childless people are spenders.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On a more technical level, it's made from cellulose fibers that undergo treatment with sulfuric acid or zinc chloride, which partially dissolves the paper's surface to create a barrier that can resist moisture and high temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Although most of the fragments in it show figurative details, the picture overall dissolves into an abstract pattern.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Dissipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipates. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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