dissolve
verb (used with object)
to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution.
dissolving
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present participleof dissolve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The classic paths to Hollywood are dissolving in real time, driven by media consolidation, advancements in AI and a fundamental shift in the younger generation’s attention toward vertical, creator-led, short-form content.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The point is to let those deeply savory ingredients spend some time in the heat rather than simply dissolving them into broth at the end.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Grok comes from xAI, which SpaceX merged with in February. xAI no longer exists, with SpaceX dissolving the entity recently.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
And no moment has stayed with me longer than Roberto Baggio’s missed penalty kick in the 1994 World Cup final, his head bowed, ponytail falling forward, a nation’s hopes dissolving in the Pasadena heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
I’d judge Oliver Cromwell’s speech dissolving the Second Protectorate in 1658 to be a fair example of the middle style.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
