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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
The high-voltage operation leads to issues such as transition metal dissolution, corrosion stress cracking and electrolyte oxidation, which result in poor coulombic efficiency and short cycle life.
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Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Roughly 500 residents will vote on whether or not to dissolve their quaint village after a petition to vote on dissolution raised over 90 signatures.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
This searing manual deconstructs the subgenre and the process that goes into contributing to it, bringing the study thereof into a whole new era of experimentation and boundary dissolution.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
But amid uncertainty about the athletic department’s future after the dissolution of the Pac-12, the Beavers’ roster was decimated by the transfer portal during the offseason.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Roughly 500 residents will vote on whether or not to dissolve their quaint village after a petition to vote on dissolution raised over 90 signatures.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
This searing manual deconstructs the subgenre and the process that goes into contributing to it, bringing the study thereof into a whole new era of experimentation and boundary dissolution.
—Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
But amid uncertainty about the athletic department’s future after the dissolution of the Pac-12, the Beavers’ roster was decimated by the transfer portal during the offseason.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolution
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Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Her outlook on relationships and the breakups she’s encountered along the way partly inspired her special.Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although Williamson opposed the existence of slavery within the British empire, stories about white slavery helped opponents of abolition.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tang was arrested in January as part of a nationwide abolition of financial corruption.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ophelia, even in her delusion, wants others to remember her late father and the events that led to his demise.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lopez also canceled her summer tour in May amid the split.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The network is anticipating a ratings uptick once the new administration is up and running, but the situation is fluid: There is the uncertainty about how the split from the mothership will play out, what with NBC News providing content and correspondents.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Early reports of Lee’s death sparked fear and criticism in San Francisco about rampant crime, though the narrative around the incident quickly changed after police announced Momeni’s arrest and provided details about a possible motive.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Gun violence:Guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens in the US, report says How many mass shootings have taken place in 2024?Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.Luis FerrĂ©-SadurnĂ, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The person can be seen in one of the photos through the partition of what appears to be a New York City taxi, wearing a blue medical mask and a black hoodie.Tom Winter, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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But are tweaked recipes enough to turn around the fate of vegan meats?Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pittsburgh can win the AFC North crown with a victory, while Baltimore can take the division lead with a win.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Either retreat to old patterns of partisan division or build something truly great— a comprehensive approach to public safety that honors both law enforcement and community wisdom while making sound economic sense.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dissolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolution. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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