1
as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbanding
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 abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipating
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 dissolving
The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The one moment of genuine conversation between him and Jen this episode lasted about 15 seconds before dissolving, again, into tonsil hockey.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
To prevent laundry pods from not dissolving properly, opt for a warm water setting if washing in cold weather.
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Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
In 1992, Alberto Fujimori successfully carried out a self-coup, dissolving Congress and consolidating executive power.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The same models that let CEOs see across a sprawling empire also let analysts and activists see through one, dissolving the complexity that conglomerates hide behind.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
Prior discussions on repercussions Fear of unknown repercussions, specifically from the General Assembly, was part of CRTPO member and Mineral Springs’ Mayor Rick Becker’s reasoning for not dissolving the funding agreement.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
And the Striped Malted Pound Cake was striking, with whorls of malted vanilla and chocolate cake and a softly dissolving crumb.
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The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Ursula on the deck in the darkness, the wake phosphorescent green, everything behind her, all of Europe, dissolving.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The one moment of genuine conversation between him and Jen this episode lasted about 15 seconds before dissolving, again, into tonsil hockey.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
To prevent laundry pods from not dissolving properly, opt for a warm water setting if washing in cold weather.
—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
In 1992, Alberto Fujimori successfully carried out a self-coup, dissolving Congress and consolidating executive power.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The same models that let CEOs see across a sprawling empire also let analysts and activists see through one, dissolving the complexity that conglomerates hide behind.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
Prior discussions on repercussions Fear of unknown repercussions, specifically from the General Assembly, was part of CRTPO member and Mineral Springs’ Mayor Rick Becker’s reasoning for not dissolving the funding agreement.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
And the Striped Malted Pound Cake was striking, with whorls of malted vanilla and chocolate cake and a softly dissolving crumb.
—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Ursula on the deck in the darkness, the wake phosphorescent green, everything behind her, all of Europe, dissolving.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolving
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After vanishing, they have not been heard from since.
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Amazingly, Danhausen remained a Top-13 t-shirt seller even after vanishing from AEW TV for multiple years.
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Trump has mused to friends and advisers about disbanding the office, which has never really fulfilled the vision that Congress laid out for it two decades ago, after the 9/11 attacks.
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In 2021, more than 43% of voters supported disbanding the department as the city reeled from Floyd’s killing and the massive protests and widespread rioting that followed.
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Among the subjects Avila Chevalier says Democrats should focus on are affordability, federal budgets focused on aiding working people, and a more just immigration system — including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Cristina dumped rain across Central America late last week before dissipating.
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Worries are accelerating that the burst of inflation is broadening, as the jump in oil prices starts to spread through the economy and raise expectations that inflation isn’t dissipating anytime soon.
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None of this means Chinese firms are disappearing from Africa.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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After waiting hours in the sweltering heat before the wedding to see the A-list guests arrive, faithful Swifties are finally dispersing after news the couple officially tied the knot.
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For driveways, porches, and patios, use a shop vac or a broom and dustpan to get rid of them without dispersing them around your yard.
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In one significant policy shift, Lewis George campaigned on repealing former Metropolitan Police Department chief Pamela Smith’s executive order directing her officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities for individuals not in police custody.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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More than a week after the disaster, search-and-rescue operations remain active, though hopes of finding additional survivors are rapidly fading.
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Thousands remain missing more than a week after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela and hope for finding survivors is fading into and effort to recover remains.
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“Dissolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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