disassembling

verb

present participle of disassemble
1
as in dismantling
to take apart they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

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2
as in dissipating
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 disassembling Moka pots should be cleaned after every use by disassembling the unit and rinsing each part with water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 There for a while, before the recall was officially issued, there were dealers taking care of these problems under warranty, but what that entailed was essentially disassembling the entire engine, right? — Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026 The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach. — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 To prevent the genetic material from disassembling too quickly, vaccine developers enclose the mRNA in a specialized mix of tiny fatty molecules called lipid nanoparticles. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026 The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembling
  1. dismantling
  2. dissipating
  3. disconnecting
  4. dispersing
  5. detaching
  6. dissolving
  7. dismounting
  8. disappearing
Verb
  • In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Note that damaged battery transport, storage and dismantling require specialized processes.
    — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismantling
Verb
  • The ruckus around Cunningham does not appear to be dissipating, in any event.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When these four things align, effort stops dissipating and starts compounding.
    — Jeff Winters, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of dissipating
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  • Or have there been unintended consequences from disconnecting from linear cable?
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Try disconnecting your router on a weekend afternoon and play board games with your family.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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  • Birds are valuable contributors to nature’s harmony, providing essential ecological services such as eating insects, dispersing seeds, and pollinating plants.
    — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As troopers responded to the scene, video showed vehicles rapidly dispersing as drivers and spectators rushed back to their cars, the report said.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dispersing
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  • Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of detaching
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  • Scientists found them by dissolving away the mud and counting microscopic glass shards, remnants of the molten magma the eruption atomized into ultra-fine and rapidly cooling dust.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Helms Athletic Foundation, created in 1936 to promote amateur athletics until dissolving in 1983, recognized Washington as its champion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissolving
Verb
  • The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.
    — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.
    — Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of dismounting
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  • From whimsical Halloween accents at MacKenzie-Childs to seasonal steals at QVC and best-selling fall decor finds on Amazon, August is one of the best times to shop before inventory starts disappearing closer to October.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Now, a collection of photographs taken as that era was disappearing is bringing some of those families back into view.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Disassembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembling. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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