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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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
The airfield was generally a few miles behind the front, so as the front moved, the men had to disassemble, then reassemble the hangar.
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
However, be sure the feeder is easy to disassemble for cleaning and replace any leaking feeders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The tower was to be disassembled into three parts, and taken away to be tested Wednesday, but work was paused when the top part came into contact with power lines.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The sofa can be fully disassembled, meaning each component and material has the possibility of a second, post-Tufty-Time life.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
However, be sure the feeder is easy to disassemble for cleaning and replace any leaking feeders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The tower was to be disassembled into three parts, and taken away to be tested Wednesday, but work was paused when the top part came into contact with power lines.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The sofa can be fully disassembled, meaning each component and material has the possibility of a second, post-Tufty-Time life.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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Four months after Elon Musk and Marco Rubio dismantled U.S.A.I.D., firing thousands of workers and cancelling eighty-three per cent of the agency’s contracts, according to Rubio’s count, Dalton’s lab is the only one left.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In 2023, the party dismantled Iowa’s position as the first state in the presidential nominating process, with allies of then-President Joe Biden elevating South Carolina to the coveted role.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Remove from heat and add bourbon; return to heat and cook over medium, swirling pan frequently and spooning sugar mixture over cherries, until raw alcohol aroma mostly dissipates and cherries are soft, about 3 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Target store employee and customer excitement for Pride Month has dissipated as a result of the company’s shift, according to the senior leader.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Colonial history cannot be detached from such cuisine-making, and Thompson approaches it with directness and clarity.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Three students were hospitalized after an air-conditioning fixture detached and fell during lunchtime at Ellen Feickert Elementary School, officials with the Elk Grove Unified School District said in a letter to families.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Scientists are still searching for answers about how Y. pestis evolved and dispersed, but recent analysis of ancient and modern Y. pestis samples revealed how plague managed to persist among humans for hundreds of years after pandemic waves petered out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Impact grants now allow up to $20,000 to be dispersed per business.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Of course, the teeny sensors are currently the only parts of the boat that don’t dissolve away, though the article suggests that the team is working to make those edible, too.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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This trend is emerging now because the constraints that made intelligence and expertise scarce are dissolving.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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One protester, who climbed up and sat on the neck of the bull, was told to dismount by a New York City police officer.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where Yasuke could block with his teppo after being dismounted instead of his melee weapon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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This marks a significant expansion of the President's Choice line, which sees its limited-release bottles quickly disappear into the hands of bourbon collectors and whiskey enthusiasts.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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