disassembles

verb

present tense third-person singular of disassemble
1
as in dismantles
to take apart they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

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2
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 While some companies attribute layoffs to AI, the technology primarily disassembles jobs by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex work. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 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
  1. dismantles
  2. disperses
  3. detaches
  4. dissipates
  5. disconnects
  6. dissolves
  7. dismembers
  8. disappears
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
Definition of dismantles
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  • This one has built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection and HydroFreeze X technology that wicks and disperses sweat, using moisture and airflow to create a cooling effect.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of disperses
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  • Protium detaches first at low temperatures, followed by deuterium, while tritium holds on the longest and requires the highest heat to release.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of detaches
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  • 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
Definition of dissipates
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  • 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
Definition of disconnects
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  • Fresh water is often pumped into the caverns during rapid drawdowns, which dissolves the salt walls, Misra said.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissolves
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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
Definition of dismembers
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  • Based on Andrea Mara’s novel, the limited series stars Snook as a mother who must figure out what happened when her young son disappears.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In the time lapse, the setting sun disappears behind the moon as our natural satellite moves directly in front of the star.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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