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dissipates

VERB

expend, spend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deplete use up

STRONG

blow consume dump lavish misspend misuse squander waste

WEAK

be wasteful with burn up fritter away indulge oneself kiss goodbye run through throw away trifle away

Antonyms

STRONG

build hoard save starve

WEAK

accumulate appear collect gather

VERB

disappear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dispel disperse dissolve evaporate spread vanish

STRONG

evanesce scatter

WEAK

drive away melt away run dry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appear assemble collect garner gather

WEAK

accumulate hoard save

Example Sentences

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Soccer’s governing body takes the heat, making a bet that once games begin and international mania takes over, the fury dissipates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Sunday: As the storm dissipates, most areas are projected to get 0.1 inch or less.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Boron arsenide has the potential to revolutionize electronics and semiconductor technology by providing a material that both dissipates heat effectively and performs as a high-quality semiconductor.

From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025

I return to my search, and hope this buzzy feeling dissipates.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton