disassembles

present tense third-person singular of disassemble
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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 Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 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. 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
  • Her comments mirror those of 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova, who routinely dismantles online outrage over the WTA's protocol.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • What this framework dismantles is a common and counterproductive myth—that friendships either spark instantly or are not worth pursuing.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The Shark Lab eliminated sight (limited horizontal visibility) and odor (disperses too quickly in water) as the reason a shark might react from so far away.
    Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The sounds of fighting draw closer; the dinner party disperses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Writing detaches the message from the messenger, allowing for a more dispassionate spread of information than was possible in oral societies.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • In all three cases, the light-saber-like lighting unit itself quickly attaches/detaches to and from a bayonet mount at the rear end of the main bracket.
    Ben Coxworth May 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The outside consultants explained that the most common reason for white, cloudy water is dissolved air, which is harmless and can be tested by filling a glass and waiting a couple of minutes to see if the cloudiness dissipates.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But for several minutes, perhaps up to a half-hour, the crowd only dissipates, not disappears.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute; remove from heat and add tequila and Triple Sec.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The alcohol dissolves their waxy coating and kills them on contact.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The push, pull and discovery of these motives morph into a violent blowout that ultimately dismembers their existing familial foundation.
    Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Follows’ research also shows that an experienced producer can make all the difference for a first-time director, even though that correlation disappears after the first film.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This process helps redefine identity and find new avenues for skills and values, proving that professional identity isn't erased when a job title disappears.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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