DISASSEMBLE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

disassemble

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl

Definition of disassemble

as in to dismantle

to take apart they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

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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 Pratt graduate student Parul Sharma explores the Zenana, or women’s quarters, through Indian and Western craft traditions, waste textiles, natural fibers and removable hardware intended to make garments easier to disassemble. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The lawyer pointed to the screwdriver that was found, for example, arguing the prosecution didn’t actually show how someone would use it to assemble and disassemble a rifle. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 While the original New York Couch Doctor (516-779-1720) is famed for disassembling bulky furniture in emergency situations 24/7, the charge is anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 The barn was disassembled, inventoried and reconstructed at Heritage Barbecue, according to the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disassemble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble

Verb

Viju Matthew By stripping out shoulder pads and lining, Giorgio Armani quietly dismantled a century of men’s tailoring convention.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Then that confidence is dismantled piece by piece when the body that got him onto the field begins to fail him.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismantle

Verb

In-space data centers will also have to contend with the question of how to dissipate heat.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Though space is cold, its vacuum is a lousy place to dissipate heat, which is why Suncatcher’s chips must clock out to cool down and why the satellites require specialized radiators.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissipate

Verb

Woltanski suggests detaching the voucher from the state funding formula entirely.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
In my tests, the speakers initially worked only when attached, even though the projector reported they were still connected after being physically detached.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of detach

Verb

Federal wildlife managers euthanized 28,000 animals in California in 2025 and dispersed about 1 million more as part of a nationwide program meant to control invasive species and minimize danger to people, pets and livestock, new data shows.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Kettling was popularized in the 1990s, when activists started using information technologies to outmaneuver police attempting to disperse their protests.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of disperse

Verb

The team also demonstrated that the sheet could reconstruct its overall shape even after some fibers were cut or disconnected.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Institutions built solely around the traditional undergraduate experience risk becoming increasingly disconnected from the realities of today’s learners.

— Irma Becerra, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of disconnect

Verb

Researchers are now chasing even easier formats, including oral dissolving films, sometimes called thin films or sublingual films, that dissolve in the mouth and release medication without any injection.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Set over medium heat and cook, undisturbed, until the sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissolve

Verb

Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Governing bodies in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County have adopted similar policies requiring people to dismount e-bikes when traveling through public parks.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismount

Verb

Fan largely disappeared from Chinese screens after a 2018 tax evasion case.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The next shift is to build continuity around the product itself, and its ownership… For brands, a product no longer disappears after the first sale.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026