DISSOLUTION Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

dissolution

noun

ˌdi-sə-ˈlü-shən

Definition of dissolution

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 Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Carried by a supreme cast including Demet Özdemir, Kaan Yildirim, İlhan Şen, and Sarp Bozkurt, the film swings between belief, hope, and dissolution. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 Sandhoo also serves as the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for missile warning and tracking, which would keep him in charge of much of the SDA’s mission after the agency’s dissolution. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissolution

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The breakup followed reports of turmoil between the two, many of them detailing how the couple was trying to work through things and do right by their 7-month-old daughter.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
That stopped Saturday, starting with the two interceptions, a pair of fumbles, one pass breakup and a few would-be sacks.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

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Reparations are an essential part of my political imagination, and they are closely linked to my desire for abolition.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Amendment, the abolition of slavery, and argued that loopholes led to today’s mass incarceration of Black Americans.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of abolition

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Goodwill of Silicon Valley signed a lease for a new San Jose store in a deal that enables the nonprofit to expand and fill a space that became vacant due to the demise of a nationwide retailer.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
By that point, there was little time left in the production for his actual demise.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Definition of demise

Noun

Bayley and Lyra had their first singles match since the split this past weekend.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
After years of dating, including a brief split in 2007 that ultimately strengthened their relationship, William proposed during a trip to Kenya in 2010 with Princess Diana's iconic sapphire engagement ring.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of split

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Platner also made visible relief for working households a larger part of his appeal, especially through the fuel tax repeal and property tax credit.

— Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Palin has repeatedly blamed the system for electing Democrats and has called for its repeal.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

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Metro Fire officials were assisting the Rancho Cordova Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the woman’s death.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
As the community mourns the teenager, his death has also fueled calls for better access to mental health resources for young people.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of death

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On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Thus, understanding how species share or partition resources is central to identifying critical habitats and designing effective protection strategies.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of partition

Noun

Hollywood appears to be divided between those who are adamant that the merger will destroy a legacy studio while harming workers and others (including inside the companies) fearing a potentially worse fate if the deal is blocked.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
But whatever a judge decides, the ballot box is where the fate of Proposition 39 rests.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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