1
as in vanished
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbanded
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 abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipated
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 dissolved
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
If the stain isn’t completely dissolved by the end, at the very least, this method will dilute the mark significantly.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Already, Paramount had dissolved Showtime’s streaming service, and WBD killed CNN+.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
This week, the DOE responded in court by claiming the panel that produced the report had been dissolved, making the suit moot.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson tried to lead a moment of silence for Kirk, but what began as solemn reflection quickly dissolved into shouting and finger-pointing across the aisle.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
While that first partnership dissolved after a few years, Jessup was inspired to branch out on his own.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Al-Gameya Al-Shareya was among more than 1,000 civil society groups blacklisted in the crackdown, court filings say, and chapters suspected of helping the Brotherhood during elections were dissolved.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
As part of the order from the state judge approving the settlement, a preliminary injunction that prevented the UIA from engaging in collection efforts was dissolved.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
This was when Earth’s oceans witnessed an oceanic anoxic event, where vast areas became severely depleted of dissolved oxygen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
If the stain isn’t completely dissolved by the end, at the very least, this method will dilute the mark significantly.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Already, Paramount had dissolved Showtime’s streaming service, and WBD killed CNN+.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
This week, the DOE responded in court by claiming the panel that produced the report had been dissolved, making the suit moot.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson tried to lead a moment of silence for Kirk, but what began as solemn reflection quickly dissolved into shouting and finger-pointing across the aisle.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
While that first partnership dissolved after a few years, Jessup was inspired to branch out on his own.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Al-Gameya Al-Shareya was among more than 1,000 civil society groups blacklisted in the crackdown, court filings say, and chapters suspected of helping the Brotherhood during elections were dissolved.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
As part of the order from the state judge approving the settlement, a preliminary injunction that prevented the UIA from engaging in collection efforts was dissolved.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolved
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Phillips disappeared with his children, Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10, and Ember, 9, after an alleged dispute with their mother back in 2021, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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As veterans organizations plan events this month to remember the tens of thousands of Americans who died, disappeared or were captured in combat, some remains are still being identified through new scientific advances.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite being signed to the culture-changing label Sub Pop for four albums in the 2000s, Fruit Bats never achieved the same level of acclaim as many of their labelmates, like the Shins and Sleater Kinney, and Johnson disbanded the collective at the end of its 2013 tour.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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The structure is the band reunion and countdown to a final concert by Spinal Tap, who we are told disbanded 15 years ago.—
Mark Kennedy,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese leader, who assumed the presidency in 2013, abolished term limits in 2018.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kiko has dissipated in the central Pacific Ocean but there is a new disturbance forecasters are keeping tabs on.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The most recent tropical storm, Fernand, dissipated on August 28, nearly two weeks ago.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The experience was transformative for them after her ex-husband, Steven Warren, vanished in 2021 and was found dead in 2024.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the plan is due to be repealed by mid-2028, borrowers could be forced into repayment much sooner than that if there are additional court decisions in the ongoing legal challenge, which is expected.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That means those rules would not be repealed for this school year, which has already begun.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Video taken at the event shows that, just seconds later, the sound of a gunshot was heard as Kirk appeared to be struck in the head or neck while the crowd around him dispersed in a panic.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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These targets are often dispersed and lack adequate protection from air defense systems.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the worries quickly faded as the day began with calm waters.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while overall buyer demand has faded, new home construction has helped prop up housing market values in Sun Belt markets, Zillow found.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dissolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolved. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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