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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
The installation dissolves the fourth wall, bringing viewers into the heart of the performance with hyperreal dancers from Company Wayne McGregor and the Hong Kong Ballet in a unique soundscape by Invisible Mountain.
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
For the first stretch of Erupcja, Charli almost dissolves into the screen, not like an outsize personality who’s dressing down for a part, but like someone who isn’t able to repurpose her considerable ability to hold our attention — or to give us any sense of what’s on her character’s mind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Ungoverning also dissolves the branches of government and unifies the separation of powers into a single office—or more accurately, a single person.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
But the cheer often dissolves when the matter of the school’s precarious stance with the White House comes up.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Cook, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves, reaches a simmer, and becomes dark amber in color, 1 to 3 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Return to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
To ensure that a toilet paper product dissolves quickly, it's recommended to conduct a DIY toilet paper dissolvability test.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
For the first stretch of Erupcja, Charli almost dissolves into the screen, not like an outsize personality who’s dressing down for a part, but like someone who isn’t able to repurpose her considerable ability to hold our attention — or to give us any sense of what’s on her character’s mind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Ungoverning also dissolves the branches of government and unifies the separation of powers into a single office—or more accurately, a single person.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
But the cheer often dissolves when the matter of the school’s precarious stance with the White House comes up.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Cook, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves, reaches a simmer, and becomes dark amber in color, 1 to 3 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Return to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
To ensure that a toilet paper product dissolves quickly, it's recommended to conduct a DIY toilet paper dissolvability test.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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Yet most of this knowledge disappears into corporate databases.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And in the flood, the specialness disappears.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Without sufficient density and confinement, the plasma’s energy dissipates too quickly.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Pacific Ocean remains active even after Juliette dissipates, however, with hurricane center forecasters keeping an eye on three tropical waves with varying degrees of potential for development.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloan searches online for similar cases.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like Robbie, Sweeney vanishes into the role, delivering a raw, physically demanding performance that marks the most mature and compelling work of her career.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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God, annoyed, confuses their languages and disperses them, ending the construction.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk is thrown backwards by the shot, which appeared to hit his neck, before the crowd disperses in panic.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the afterglow of the midyear continental tournaments fades back into seasonal play in global women’s soccer, there’s been a trend of superlative record-breaking, from the youngest professional goal scorers to the most lucrative transfer fees.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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If an online trend fades or followers are lost, the name tends to lose steam as well.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As climate change rapidly melts Earth’s ice, sides are being drawn among scientists on whether—and how—science should intervene to save it.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its alcohol-free, anhydrous wax base instantly melts onto the skin without leaving a greasy feel behind—just a subtle trail of its lush, hazy scent.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Dissolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolves. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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