1
as in to dismantle
to take apart
they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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2
as in to dissipate
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the class was slow to disassemble, many waiting around to ask the instructor some questions
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Recent Examples of disassemble
Afraid conditions would only worsen, leaders announced in May 2024 their plans to disassemble the chapel, a national historic landmark and popular wedding venue.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The machine’s four modules are made in the U.S., Netherlands and Germany, then they’re shipped to the Netherlands for assembly and testing, where they’re disassembled again for shipment to chip fabs in places like the U.S. or Asia.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Assembly and ease of cleaning Food mills easily assembled and disassembled are far less burdensome to clean.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Climbing up the pipes of a utility shaft, the inmates disassembled the ventilation covers, descended the roof on a chimney pipe and scaled a fence.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The machine’s four modules are made in the U.S., Netherlands and Germany, then they’re shipped to the Netherlands for assembly and testing, where they’re disassembled again for shipment to chip fabs in places like the U.S. or Asia.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Assembly and ease of cleaning Food mills easily assembled and disassembled are far less burdensome to clean.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Climbing up the pipes of a utility shaft, the inmates disassembled the ventilation covers, descended the roof on a chimney pipe and scaled a fence.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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As this year’s proxy voting season approached, the business community wondered: Would investors vote to dismantle or defend DEI?—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Be open to what needs to be dismantled in order to build something stronger and more aligned with your true path in the future.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The firm says that its models suggest the sediment plumes would dissipate to background levels within two miles, only impacting the area immediately surrounding the mining operation.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Barry dissipated over Mexico, and Tropical Storm Flossie has formed off southern Mexico’s Pacific coast.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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And what is being produced is detached from that origin.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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An octopus can detach from an object by having its muscles release tension.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The deeper grooves of the wet tires can disperse more water and are best for the rainiest days.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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Give yourself permission to disconnect from the noise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was dissolved and has only recently reassembled under new leadership on June 16.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Unfortunately, these were delayed or dissolved, led to board tensions and senior executive changes, and slowed the effort.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Dragoons followed in leather breeches and woolen gaiters, dismounted for the moment but hopeful of finding American horses ahead.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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Fixed an issue where players attempting to save and load during the 'Get on your mount' objective caused Rin to spawn dismounted and follow Yasuke on foot, blocking progression.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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While the boldest headlines tell how people are literally snatched off the streets, are being disappeared to foreign prisons, news that often receives less attention reveals that our civil liberties are also being snatched up, one by one.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The man formerly known as Robert Prevost has somewhat disappeared ...—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
29 June 2025
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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