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dissipate

[dis-uh-peyt] / ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt /




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And he predicted that effect to dissipate in the second quarter, leading eurozone GDP excluding Ireland to stagnate in the spring.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But the feeling of being seen, of finding your people — even briefly — sticks with you long after the scents dissipate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He was, he writes, an “incorrigible satisficer” who minimized small decisions because “searching for the best can only dissipate scarce cognitive resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Powell and his team insisted that the rapid increase in prices in 2021 were “transitory” and would quickly dissipate.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

I feel the power dissipate all around me, and then the earth settles.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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