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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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To me, Something Very Bad dismantles the clichéd idea of a soulmate, specifically that there’s one magical person out there who can provide a permanent honeymoon phase.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One version is fired from a 40mm launcher and usually aimed directly at a target, while a second version is fired from a 37mm launcher and disperses five foam rounds towards the ground once an unlawful assembly has been declared but is not to be fired directly at people.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Use a water filter Pesticide use is widespread enough—and disperses at such distances—that everyone should probably use a high-quality water filter, experts say.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each of the Touchscreen F1 modules detaches with a gentle tug, using magnets instead of physical clips.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Once inside, any sense of peace dissipates in the vociferous shouts from the local crowd, who create a hostile environment for any foreign player.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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But the chaos soon dissipates, as does most of the fire.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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To the oil remaining in the pan, add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Cut the final thread, and the connection dissolves entirely.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 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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Open markets and robust competition drive innovation, which helps keep prices low, but when a handful of firms dominate an industry, competition disappears.—
Ike Brannon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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When Jamie inconveniently disappears, his perfect life and devotion to his wife are put to the test as society and everyone around him rush to convict him of murder.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Dec. 2025
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