1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in to disband
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 to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in to dissipate
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 dissolve
The appeals court temporarily stayed the district court order in April, but dissolved the stay on May 14 and denied the government's petition.
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ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Place a soil sample in a jar, add enough distilled water to dissolve the soil into a thin sludge, and add a spoonful of baking soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
But the Supreme Court dissolved the order before any delay on an appeal by the attorney general.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
With three percent salicylic acid, the formula uses a high (yet generally well-tolerated) concentration of the ingredient, dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells to gently exfoliate the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Place a soil sample in a jar, add enough distilled water to dissolve the soil into a thin sludge, and add a spoonful of baking soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
But the Supreme Court dissolved the order before any delay on an appeal by the attorney general.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolve
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Plaza plays a cop who Qualley has a passionate love affair with until things turn sour when her niece disappears.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Julius Randle was one of the bright spots in Game 1, but disappeared in Game 2, scoring just six points with five rebounds on 2-for-11 shooting.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Yet the Eighth Brigade, a 3,000 strong group of rebel Sunni forces in the Southern Daraa Governorate, disbanded in April after pressure from al-Sharaa.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But the committee’s work was abruptly terminated when, on Feb. 28 – just a month after Trump’s inauguration – the new administration disbanded it.—
Alice Herman,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Currently 20 states have passed laws that would abolish clock changes if they are given permission to do so by the federal government.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Athletic Bilbao’s Estadio de San Mamés was full of tears of joy from Tottenham fans clad in white and players alike at the full-time whistle as the team abolished the reputation for not finishing big matches.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Whatever was bottling up the Mets’ offense over the last week finally dissipated in a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Now Trump is back in office and flirting openly with authoritarianism—but the defiant energy that swept the arts during his first administration seems dissipated and tentative.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The conservative view Many conservatives are determined to repeal or at least delay and dilute most of the clean energy breaks.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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The judges rationalized that any special consideration for minors ended when the U.S. Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade and the Florida Supreme Court followed suit.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Neighboring municipalities were notified and provided immediate mutual aid to the Edison Police Department to disperse the crowd.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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But after the sun went down and the spectators dispersed, the winds changed, violently scattering the balloons around Normandy and across the English Channel into England.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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When possible, keep your collection in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) to prevent early deterioration or fading over time.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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“Dissolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolve. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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