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
Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses.
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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
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
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In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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An electro-osmotic pump (a device that disperses liquids with electrical force) controls the fragrance delivery precisely, ensuring steady scent production with minimal timing gaps.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Designed to detonate at high altitude the munition disperses dozens of smaller bombs that are more challenging for Israel's multi-layered air defense system to intercept and can cause damage over a wider area.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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What to look for in an arnica gel Some arnica gels have a slight odor that dissipates when exposed to the air and rubbed into your skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The result is shaking that can last far longer than on Earth because seismic energy dissipates slowly in the moon's fractured interior.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known as the planet of dreams, imagination and spirituality, Neptune dissolves boundaries and opens the door to intuition, creativity and higher inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This ideally should flush away completely once everything dissolves.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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The pic, which cost $22M net with 30% Irish tax credits, follows the young daughter of a journalist who disappears into the desert without a trace.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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But when Al-Hashimi disappears to consult with the neurologist on call, why not show us any of that interaction?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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