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as in crumbled
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as in destroyed
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as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter
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as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles
modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
a tornado disintegrated the building in a matter of seconds
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Recent Examples of disintegrated
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Much of his research did, however, survive and helped the Sith Eternal cult bring him back years later and after his Empire had disintegrated.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet as the Syrian military rapidly disintegrated, Iran was notably absent.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The relationship with William and Kate had already disintegrated, as well as with a number of the staff at Kensington Palace, and tensions with media had been in overdrive.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Patrick Wisdom hit 76 homers as the starter most of the time the previous three years, but in 2024 all but disintegrated at the plate.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Previously part of the Soviet Union, Chechnya asserted its independence from Moscow as the bloc disintegrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, ending any military threat to NATO members, which then numbered 16.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The coins were apparently stored in a leather pouch, which had disintegrated over time, and concealed within or behind a kitchen wall, according to the Jerusalem Post.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Roberto Mancini did make up with Carlos Tevez (or, at least, was willing to tolerate him) after their relationship at Manchester City appeared to have disintegrated.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Much of his research did, however, survive and helped the Sith Eternal cult bring him back years later and after his Empire had disintegrated.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet as the Syrian military rapidly disintegrated, Iran was notably absent.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The relationship with William and Kate had already disintegrated, as well as with a number of the staff at Kensington Palace, and tensions with media had been in overdrive.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Patrick Wisdom hit 76 homers as the starter most of the time the previous three years, but in 2024 all but disintegrated at the plate.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Previously part of the Soviet Union, Chechnya asserted its independence from Moscow as the bloc disintegrated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, ending any military threat to NATO members, which then numbered 16.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegrated
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Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Sport fishing has more than its share of wild stories, but there is nothing exaggerated about a growing plague of mangled fish being reeled in along the nation’s southern coastline, researchers say.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the guests remain oblivious to the horrors Harry is experiencing off the boat, Captain Jason safely rescues Harry as producers scramble to find a way to stop Harry's mangled thumb from bleeding profusely.—
Gina Ragusa,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Australia beat their oldest rivals by five wickets in their Champions Trophy group game at Lahore on Saturday.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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As coached by Joe Schmidt, the Irish national team beat the New Zealand All Blacks here in 2016 (before some 62,000 people) for the first time in 111 years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They were just destroyed by the critics in the press, for some reason.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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In October, the operators of the vessel that destroyed the bridge agreed to pay nearly $102 million for costs stemming from the federal response.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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It's found in contaminated water and food, explains Ivers, which then produces a toxin in the small intestine that leads to the severe diarrhea and rapid fluid loss.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Although the contaminated water isn't getting into the region's drinking water, people and animals could still be exposed to the bacteria.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Disintegrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disintegrated. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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