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 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
  • 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
  • Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Definition of dismantles
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  • The sounds of fighting draw closer; the dinner party disperses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • The heat is affecting how air pollution disperses over the region, National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Ciliberti said Sunday.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of disperses
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
Definition of detaches
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  • Five performers meet onstage after that presiding voice dissipates, as if summoned by it.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Northern Californians should expect an abnormally muggy and hot week with the potential for thunderstorms as a post-tropical cyclone dissipates along the coastline and into the Pacific Ocean over the next few days.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 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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  • Once the water is turned back on, the bread dissolves and simply washes through the plumbing system.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • Angostura bitters Funnel Jigger or measuring cup Bring ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water just to a boil, stirring vigorously until sugar dissolves.
    — Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 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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  • The tradeoffs considered, the risks weighed, the judgement calls made along the way—much of it disappears the moment the document is finalized.
    — Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Horvát’s English-language debut stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend in the story of a young scientist who mysteriously disappears only to show up weeks later at her own memorial service with no memory of what happened.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
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