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
Reviewers appreciate that the machine disassembles easily and is dishwasher safe.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembles
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The Mastermind isn’t a heist movie so much as a character study that dismantles the criminal himself, one selfish act at a time.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The small piece disperses fuel quickly and allows for high efficiency.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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To combat the spread of the flies, the USDA disperses sterile flies into the area to stop the mating, a scientific method known as sterile insect technique (SIT).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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After the vehicle is fully charged, the system automatically detaches the robotic arm.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is also a higher risk of retinal detachment, in which the retina detaches from the back of the eye.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The results offer crucial confirmation for theoretical models about how magnetic turbulence carries and dissipates energy in the sun's upper atmosphere, Morton added.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fogginess around a career question or a professional ambition dissipates as Mars and Neptune harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Alberta’s original Nordic spa disconnects bathers from technology while connecting them to the great outdoors.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Neptune retrograde in Pisces, on the other hand, dissolves the fog of illusion, which also serves as an invitation to confront an emotional truth with clarity and compassion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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And power, in its purest sense, is awareness so total that conflict dissolves into clarity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Estevie’s voice resonates throughout that lush blend of cumbia-pop, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the music fades.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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