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dissipate

[dis-uh-peyt] / ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt /




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But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

On a recent day, the team debated how to show a new Tide detergent tile’s ability to quickly dissipate in water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The bullish analysts may be wrong, and the wave of demand for networking solutions may dissipate.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

A clue to how quickly options traders thought the latest volatility spike could dissipate was seen in VIX futures, which remained below the VIX over recent sessions, a condition known in trader parlance as backwardation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

The pain from the stone began to dissipate, but Ku-Ang could still feel its power pulsating; his whole body felt as if it were bursting.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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