dissolutions

noun

plural of dissolution
1
as in breakups
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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2
as in abolitions
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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3
as in deaths
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 dissolutions The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be. — Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025 There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic. — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolutions
  1. breakups
  2. repeals
  3. deaths
  4. splits
  5. demises
  6. separations
  7. fates
  8. partitions
Noun
  • The former Arlington Seguin standout posted 96 tackles (60 solo), three pass breakups and tied for a team-high with five interceptions.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • For an artist like Taylor Swift, who has built a $2 billion career out of musically documenting her romances and breakups, marrying Travis Kelce is almost certain to yield great songwriting material.
    — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of breakups
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  • In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of repeals
Noun
  • In 2024, roughly 48,800 Americans died by suicide, a slight decrease from the peak of nearly 49,500 deaths in this manner in 2022.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission also estimated that, in 2024, there were approximately 14,700 fireworks injuries and 11 deaths, marking a 50% increase over the year before.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of deaths
Noun
  • Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates.
    — Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of demises
Noun
  • Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 June 2026
  • Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
    — Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of separations
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  • As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • As the pressure builds on Putin, elites around him are thinking about their own fates, and finding the likes of Aleksandr Lunin to voice their fears.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of fates
Noun
  • Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.
    — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026
  • The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026
Definition of partitions

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