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
In the teen's pocket was a firearm, but it was disassembled, in multiple pieces, and incapable of being fired, the suit says.
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Boeing will disassemble each controller down to its circuit cards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Transporting large components across the rocky terrain risked damaging them, so they were disassembled into modules for delivery to the site.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
That helped Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything successfully disassemble and reassemble the phone.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Boeing will disassemble each controller down to its circuit cards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Transporting large components across the rocky terrain risked damaging them, so they were disassembled into modules for delivery to the site.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
That helped Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything successfully disassemble and reassemble the phone.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disassemble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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The exploitation of this tragedy to demonize Haitian immigrants and dismantle humanitarian protections is both unjust and deeply harmful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Then former President Biden dismantled it in favor of a program his administration said was more inclusive.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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By midday Tuesday, the odor had begun to dissipate as greenhouse vents were opened, offering visitors a less intense — though still memorable — experience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Jovanni gets older, Daniels said her fear for his health has dissipated.—
Chris Bowling,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using methods including high-resolution 3D scanning, researchers found that many of the 92 fragments bear cut marks on their inner surfaces, indicating that the turtles were carefully butchered by Neanderthals — with limbs detached, internal organs removed and shells thoroughly cleaned.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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To his credit, he never sounded detached from it all.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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With electric diffusers, setting a timer for a few hours daily to disperse the scent is a quick solution, especially when combined with DIY deodorizers.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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City officials placed some residents in permanent housing, but others were given vouchers and dispersed throughout San Jose.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the sub-Reddit r/dumphones, intended for discussion about disconnecting from smartphones, some users recommended free mobile apps like Freedom, ScreenZen and No Scroll, which also allow users to set app-specific blocks and time limits.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The South Suburban Council did not respond to requests for comment, and a phone number listed on its website appeared to have been disconnected.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, the Rockets were a complete mess, dissolving in two whining technical fouls in the third quarter that sealed their fate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Under the legislation, the current CCC is immediately dissolved and downsized from five members to three, all to be appointed by the governor.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the world is spinning too fast to dismount.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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In April 2024, more than two decades after Kim Langwell disappeared, David Wiley was ready to talk to investigators.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Burring nettle is a winter annual that disappears during hot weather but seeds can sprout again in late fall.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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