dissipates 1 of 2

verb

Definition of dissipatesnext
present tense third-person singular of dissipate
1
as in disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart dissipated the enemy forces with unremitting artillery fire

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2
as in spends
to use up carelessly dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures

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3
as in disappears
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole the fog should dissipate once the sun comes out in full force

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dissipates

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noun

plural of dissipate
as in wasters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipates
  1. spends
  2. disappears
  3. loses
  4. spenders
  5. dissolves
Verb
  • As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In his writings, Mangione criticized corporations for increasing their profits and noted how the United States spends the most money on healthcare while only ranking forty-second in worldwide life expectancy, according to the report.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of spends
Verb
  • So Far The series turns on a Sri-Lankan woman who arrives in a small Icelandic outpost and then suddenly disappears.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The pain usually disappears after about 10 minutes of rest but can return with movement.
    Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappears
Verb
  • But, be mindful that the rate at which the Christmas cactus loses water will change throughout the year and depending on the environment where it's planted.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, when a certain vendor isn’t working out or loses pace with a company over time, customers should be able to replace them without having to uproot their entire tech stack.
    Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of loses
Noun
  • In an effort to win over its top spenders, the airline is boosting its premium offerings both in the sky and on the ground.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In uncertain times, consumers may be more cautious spenders, which can affect ROI.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of spenders
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  • Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That call — transmitted through the release of a specialized hormone called Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) — sends a message from the brain to a specific gland that, in turn dissolves the egg wall, enabling the embryo to break free.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissolves
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