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 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 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 There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissolutions
  1. breakups
  2. repeals
  3. deaths
  4. splits
  5. demises
  6. separations
  7. fates
  8. partitions
Noun
  • The Bronco secondary had six pass breakups, with a game-leading two from senior safety Derek Ganter Jr.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Kleins are a commentary YouTube and podcasting family who have managed to be at the center of several controversies and friendship breakups over the years.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakups
Noun
  • 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
  • The deaths were confirmed by officials from Shifa, Hamad, Nasser and Al-Aqsa hospitals, as well as an American field hospital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The deaths of two CIA agents and two Mexican officers in an April crash after a drug-lab raid have triggered a rare federal treason case against Chihuahua’s former top prosecutor.
    — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of deaths
Noun
  • The ballot measure has driven at times surprising splits in some California political camps.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In an unexpected twist, Shue and Fiebig entered a relationship of their own following their respective splits.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 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
  • But others criticized the tactics used and family separations.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Other studies found that multiple parental deployments and longer parental separations affected children negatively.
    — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of separations
Noun
  • Legend has it that sad fates befell those who made her angry and happy ones those who were kind to her.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As their interpersonal dynamics fray, a constant tug-of-war between power and vulnerability not only shapes the characters’ individual choices, but also profoundly impacts their ultimate journeys and tragic fates.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fates
Noun
  • Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Dissolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissolutions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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