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as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the dissolution of the empire into a patchwork of petty kingdoms
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
one of the junta's first acts was the dissolution of the national assembly
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
she believed that her leukemia, although in remission, would eventually be the cause of her dissolution
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Recent Examples of dissolution
In creating the commission, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the dissolution of the county’s Mental Health Board and Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The American running brand, which set a record in revenue for Q1 after a successful 2024, is making its way back to everyday sneaker options following the dissolution of its Brooks Heritage line in 2017.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
OpenAI was his baby, his life; its dissolution would destroy him.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The Democratic Party, one of the leading voices of opposition in the semi-autonomous city for the past three decades, has started the process of dissolution following recent warnings from Chinese government officials, two of its veteran members told CNN.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The American running brand, which set a record in revenue for Q1 after a successful 2024, is making its way back to everyday sneaker options following the dissolution of its Brooks Heritage line in 2017.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
OpenAI was his baby, his life; its dissolution would destroy him.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The Democratic Party, one of the leading voices of opposition in the semi-autonomous city for the past three decades, has started the process of dissolution following recent warnings from Chinese government officials, two of its veteran members told CNN.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolution
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While rumors of their breakup continued to circulate online at the time, fans noticed a small detail missing from Sweeney’s Instagram account.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Scientists had warned about the possibility of a dangerous event related to the glacier, and village residents had been evacuated days earlier—but the glacier’s near-total breakup came as a surprise.—
Jen Schwartz,
Scientific American,
30 May 2025
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The name originates from a sugar estate that once produced rum and sugar before the abolition of slavery and continues to support the distillery with Jamaican molasses to this day.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the mixed-race American actually has served an important role throughout the struggles for abolition, civil rights and political equality.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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While some may still resist the demise of relatable Season 1 Shauna, both Lynskey and Nélisse relish the chance to explore her descent further as Showtime’s just renewed the series for Season 4.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Republicans might also remember that the 1798 restrictions on free speech/press played an important role in the election of President Jefferson and the effective demise of the Federalist Party.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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The former couple split 11 months after welcoming their baby girl in October 2000.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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For instance, if the cost of a service is $1,000, and the state and federal government split is 50-50, the state might add a 5% provider tax that would bring the total cost of the service to $1,050.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Those states, which border Pakistan, have deep spiritual links to Hinglaj Devi that are rooted in traditions predating the 1947 partition that divided the two countries.—
Zia ur-Rehman Asim Hafeez,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Another issue of concern for Beijing is the fate of Chinese students in the US.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Once those clips went viral, the 27-year-old’s fate was apparently sealed.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Communities with strong local news are known to have more civic participation, less partisan division, and less government and corporate corruption.—
Judith Smelser,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The Athletic spoke to Hong Kong coach Ashley Westwood, who became a professional footballer at United in the 1990s before leaving and embarking on a career that took in spells at Crewe, Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham, among other clubs in England’s top five divisions.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Dissolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolution. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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