1
as in to disperse
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 to spend
to use up carelessly
dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures
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as in to disappear
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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as in waster
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Recent Examples of dissipate
Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
But the longing for a return to V10 never fully dissipated in some quarters and was brought back on the agenda but FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem last month.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Power plants, data centers, and heavy industries generate immense amounts of excess heat that simply dissipates into the atmosphere.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Then, the slim filaments dissipate, releasing their contents back into the CMZ.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Their mentorship hasn’t dissipated even after leaving the program.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
But the longing for a return to V10 never fully dissipated in some quarters and was brought back on the agenda but FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem last month.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Power plants, data centers, and heavy industries generate immense amounts of excess heat that simply dissipates into the atmosphere.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Then, the slim filaments dissipate, releasing their contents back into the CMZ.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissipate
Verb
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Given recent rumors that those in bondage intended to rebel, the delegation accepted his explanation, withdrew and convinced the waiting crowd outside to disperse.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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As more cops were called to the scene the group dispersed, with more than 200 vehicles speeding off in all directions., Tristian Nandram, 18, of Jamaica, Queens, was arrested about 4 a.m. Monday at another meetup, this one at Zarega and Gleason Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Massey spent the last seven years re-launching the company as president and CEO under Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Levine most recently spent a year as CEO of Kevin Hart’s media company Hartbeat.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The case was the first of dozens of pending lawsuits to reach trial in Louisiana against the world’s leading oil companies for their role in accelerating land loss along the state’s rapidly disappearing coast.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Legal experts have said the inadvertent sharing of national defense information with The Atlantic reported added to the group would likely violate the Espionage Act, while the chat’s disappearing message function would also run afoul of public records laws.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, default settings for focus time added blocking of sites in the categories Shopping, Tabloids, and Time wasters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
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Photo: Brown Harris Stevens Above the bedroom is a double-height library, which turns the sloping ceiling behind a mansard roof into a design feature rather than a space waster.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
24 Oct. 2024
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Since March 2024, Tszyu is 0-2, losing his WBO light middleweight title to Sebastian Fundora by split decision, and most recently, in October 2024, falling to Bakhram Murtazaliev in an IBF title fight by third-round knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The state hopes to attract highly skilled federal workers who have lost their jobs since Trump took office to those positions, the department spokesperson said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Venus will also station direct on the same day, bringing clarity and truth to the forefront, especially in your love life as old patterns continue to dissolve.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Phosphorus is notoriously slow to dissolve, and because of their microscopic particle sizes, clays tend to hold the phosphorus tightly.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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While small compared to what the RTA has spent on lobbying efforts, the spendthrifts at the CTA don’t put much confidence in how any of the agencies would spend dwindling amounts of Illinois tax dollars if lawmakers hold them back from the looming fiscal precipice.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most states allow spendthrift trusts, but some limit the amount of principal that can be protected.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Curiosity fades fast when people don’t feel safe to use it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dissipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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