1
as in dismantles
to take apart
they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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as in disperses
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 disassembles
For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.
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Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Reviewers appreciate that the machine disassembles easily and is dishwasher safe.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Reviewers appreciate that the machine disassembles easily and is dishwasher safe.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembles
Verb
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This fact dismantles any suggestion that founder ownership determined the outcome.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.—
Mónica Heras,
Vogue,
30 Dec. 2025
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In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Entire landscapes are molded to convey a vision of artistic substance that detaches viewers from their outside worlds.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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The exoskeleton detaches from the base, supporting the circular design goal.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
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Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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Like vinegar, the natural acidity of lemon juice dissolves water spots, rust, and grime, leaving the chrome with a polished, streak and scratch-free look, says Sokolowski.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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What seems at first like the downbeat eventually dissolves into the track’s spongy matrix of pulses and offbeat accents.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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If the money's not coming in, the money disappears.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Anna disappears after her daughter’s death, essentially ghosting her life—including her job as a news anchor in Atlanta.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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The California Association of Realtors also predicts that, as economic uncertainty fades and rates begin to decline more steadily, the housing market should improve throughout 2026.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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