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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
Coca says vinegar works well as a stainless steel cleaner, because the acidity of vinegar dissolves the calcium deposits and greasy residues that commonly collect on stainless steel.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Its cleaning solution dissolves grime, which is lifted by tiny scrubber dots on its mop pads.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The dense jelly face balm transforms into a milky cleanser that dissolves makeup, SPF, and impurities.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Like vinegar, the natural acidity of lemon juice dissolves water spots, rust, and grime, leaving the chrome with a polished, streak and scratch-free look, says Sokolowski.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
What seems at first like the downbeat eventually dissolves into the track’s spongy matrix of pulses and offbeat accents.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Imagine trying to build a sturdy wall with bricks that keep floating away into thin air—that’s essentially what happens when cathode material dissolves in a thermal battery.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
When the music dissolves into an ethereal, ambient soundscape and a psychedelic, spiritual journey, that’s where finding the right amount of energy, aggression, violence, and grief, to support the story and to explain things that the dialog couldn’t, was the most challenging part.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The short answer is that toothpaste contains a detergent that dissolves fat.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Its cleaning solution dissolves grime, which is lifted by tiny scrubber dots on its mop pads.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The dense jelly face balm transforms into a milky cleanser that dissolves makeup, SPF, and impurities.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Like vinegar, the natural acidity of lemon juice dissolves water spots, rust, and grime, leaving the chrome with a polished, streak and scratch-free look, says Sokolowski.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
What seems at first like the downbeat eventually dissolves into the track’s spongy matrix of pulses and offbeat accents.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Imagine trying to build a sturdy wall with bricks that keep floating away into thin air—that’s essentially what happens when cathode material dissolves in a thermal battery.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
When the music dissolves into an ethereal, ambient soundscape and a psychedelic, spiritual journey, that’s where finding the right amount of energy, aggression, violence, and grief, to support the story and to explain things that the dialog couldn’t, was the most challenging part.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The short answer is that toothpaste contains a detergent that dissolves fat.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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As of February 25, 2026, that right disappears as the Home Office enforces new rules of entry.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Weapons, from writer-director Zach Cregger, a small town is thrown into paranoia and terror when an entire classroom of children mysteriously disappears on the same night.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 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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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
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Pink Siifu appears briefly, then dissipates into the album’s dreamlike drift.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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Set at the height of the Arab Spring in 2011, the play examines a Middle Eastern Studies department in London thrown into crisis when a young Syrian blogger vanishes without a trace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even worse, amid the endless barrage of newness, our tolerance for sitting with work that may surprise or challenge us, confound and move us, weakens—or vanishes entirely.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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The notion of grief gradually fades into the backdrop, finally re-emerging in a manner that is, thanks to the film’s lumpy tonal mixture, more confusing than emotionally cleansing.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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While being stuck at home for several days might feel fun and cozy at first, that novelty fades fast.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Dissolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolves. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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