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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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
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Northwestern researchers designed a material that physically builds, dismantles, and rebuilds itself to manage energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The narrative disperses, and alignment remains superficial.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Rodighiero and her team already have their suspicions about how the red and blue monsters can coexist in the early universe—perhaps the blue galaxies are in fact born from the red ones as the dust disperses.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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For most first ladies, the barrage softens or dissipates considerably after their husband leaves his tenure as commander in chief.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Once the result is known — regardless of which party wins — the uncertainty premium dissipates and the market re-rates toward the earnings trajectory.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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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Powdered creatine dissolves in water and is quickly absorbed in the gut, while gummies need to be broken down first.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Powder dissolves in water and is quickly absorbed in the gut, while gummies need to be broken down first, per Ubie Health.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
16 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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When the bass line disappears, even gifted musicians begin to drift.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Their childhood best friend, Sebastian Wolfe, is accepted and disappears behind its gates, leaving Briar in the ordinary world.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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