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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
Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.
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Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As the sky dissolves into purples and oranges, breaks appear in the water's surface.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet in the climate Tracey describes, nuance dissolves quickly.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Soluble fiber dissolves in your gut, forming a gel-like substance that slows digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Every product is backed by Calprox science, supersmile's proprietary formula that gently dissolves the biofilm that plaque, bacteria and stains adhere to -- all for cleaner teeth.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Spanning nearly three hours and unfolding across two ceremonies, a wedding in France and a ritual in Guinea-Bissau, Dao dissolves the boundaries between reality and fiction to offer a meditation on the cyclical nature of life, people and traditions.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
That moisture then dissolves the salt, creating a concentrated brine that's reabsorbed into the meat, flavoring it throughout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
As the sky dissolves into purples and oranges, breaks appear in the water's surface.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet in the climate Tracey describes, nuance dissolves quickly.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Soluble fiber dissolves in your gut, forming a gel-like substance that slows digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Every product is backed by Calprox science, supersmile's proprietary formula that gently dissolves the biofilm that plaque, bacteria and stains adhere to -- all for cleaner teeth.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Spanning nearly three hours and unfolding across two ceremonies, a wedding in France and a ritual in Guinea-Bissau, Dao dissolves the boundaries between reality and fiction to offer a meditation on the cyclical nature of life, people and traditions.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
That moisture then dissolves the salt, creating a concentrated brine that's reabsorbed into the meat, flavoring it throughout.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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If trust in the integrity of the game disappears, then interest is likely to follow.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ship simply disappears from the map.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 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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Radiation fog usually dissipates shortly after sunrise as the ground warms.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The waste that vanishes from coastlines and shipping lanes doesn’t vanish at all.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In biology, a Lazarus species is one that vanishes from the fossil record or from scientific observation for a prolonged period, only to turn up alive later.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are two types of shockwave therapy, including radial shockwave therapy which disperses the pressure waves over a wider, shallower area, and focused shockwave therapy that targets the pressure at a precise point.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Support for DiCaprio fades, and Day-Lewis wins his third Oscar.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Energy drinks can give you a quick burst of energy, but that boost often fades fast.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Dissolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolves. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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