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
When the Exposition closed that November, however, it was unceremoniously disassembled, never to be seen again.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Besides, moving the portfolio would be like trying to disassemble a plane mid-flight.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The result of Mishra’s efforts is a beautiful structure that reflects its surroundings and is designed to be disassembled when the time comes.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Besides, moving the portfolio would be like trying to disassemble a plane mid-flight.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The result of Mishra’s efforts is a beautiful structure that reflects its surroundings and is designed to be disassembled when the time comes.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disassemble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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The question now turns to whether the US, UK and their allies can use the leverage from their joint operation effectively to dismantle the highly lucrative industry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ivory tower is losing luster by the second, after campuses around the country proved to be hotbeds of antisemitism, grade inflation has spiked rather than dissipated, and outrageous tuitions fund outlandish administrative salaries.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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After its destructive path across the Caribbean, Melissa is projected to move northeast across the Atlantic Ocean and dissipate.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ford issues recall for faulty moonroof Ford Motor recalled certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles as the moonroof wind deflector could detach from the vehicle.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ford had recalled 175,000 vehicles on Wednesday, owing to moonroof wind deflectors detaching.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, each member of the cast can be seen rallying together to put an end to things, before dispersing across their homes, school, hospital, and elsewhere to make quick work in hopes of surviving.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reuters — Police in Tanzania fired tear gas and gunshots on Thursday to disperse groups of protesters who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations, witnesses said.—
Reuters 10 hr ago,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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After this, lithography machines chemically develop the photoresist so that some areas dissolve and others stay.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Set aside until the yeast has dissolved, about 15 minutes.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After having dismounted, the person crossed the street and moved into a wooded area.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aside from weightless words, Hardwich notes that the worst thing about dating in 2025 is how common ghosting has become, with men showing interest only to disappear without warning.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Save screenshots, links and dates before the content disappears.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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