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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
as the mist dissolved in the morning sun
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as in disbands
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 abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the king simply dissolved parliament
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as in dissipates
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 dissolves
Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
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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
The material dissolves over time, eliminating the need for physical removal and reducing the risk of damage to fragile artifacts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
There are flashes of tableaux of clay figures and snatches of animation; when the lads are heading down the K-hole, the image dissolves into fast-moving jello.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Tatcha's The Camellia Cleansing Oil dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil for a deep clean that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Oral Dissolution Therapy Oral dissolution therapy involves taking medication that dissolves cholesterol gallstones.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
Here, the line between shopping and performance dissolves entirely.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Increase the heat and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and flavors meld.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
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
The material dissolves over time, eliminating the need for physical removal and reducing the risk of damage to fragile artifacts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
There are flashes of tableaux of clay figures and snatches of animation; when the lads are heading down the K-hole, the image dissolves into fast-moving jello.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Tatcha's The Camellia Cleansing Oil dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil for a deep clean that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Oral Dissolution Therapy Oral dissolution therapy involves taking medication that dissolves cholesterol gallstones.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
Here, the line between shopping and performance dissolves entirely.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Increase the heat and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and flavors meld.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolves
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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
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The pain usually disappears after about 10 minutes of rest but can return with movement.Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
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With boxed wine, that pressure vanishes.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Things take a twist when her partner, also an agent, gets outed by Russian intelligence and vanishes mysteriously.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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And if Alabama cancels marquee matchups, other SEC schools will assuredly follow — potentially sapping the sport of must-see intersectional duels that energize the September competition calendar.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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And, if the customer cancels their main residential Starlink service, the discount on the Roam plan is rescinded.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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With more of this snipping, the cheese melts more easily but is less able to stretch and more likely to become soupy.Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
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The report largely avoids specifics about whose records were targeted and the content of the leaks.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is crucial for ensuring that the robot remains attentive to its surroundings and avoids distractions.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Dissolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolves. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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