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
The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.
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Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
There, a team led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Xiao Su, has been spending time disassembling batteries and then submerging them in an organic solvent.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
Airlines are trying to minimize impacts on travelers, but Harteveldt compared the challenge to disassembling Humpty Dumpty without smashing him into 1,000 pieces.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Mahama worked with a team to complete this project, unloading four trucks of scrap metal, tirelessly extracting the matter, and disassembling railway cars.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Lab groups could detect gas generation or particle fracturing without disassembling cells.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The center console is optimized for disassembling and dismantling.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Workers began disassembling the street where the yellow letters were painted a block from the White House after the killing of a Black man by Minnesota police sparked nationwide protests nearly five years ago.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
While Apple's low marks are partially due the difficulty involved in disassembling MacBooks, Lenovo appears to be withholding information from shoppers deemed critical to right-to-repair legislation and accessibility.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
There, a team led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Xiao Su, has been spending time disassembling batteries and then submerging them in an organic solvent.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
Airlines are trying to minimize impacts on travelers, but Harteveldt compared the challenge to disassembling Humpty Dumpty without smashing him into 1,000 pieces.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Mahama worked with a team to complete this project, unloading four trucks of scrap metal, tirelessly extracting the matter, and disassembling railway cars.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Lab groups could detect gas generation or particle fracturing without disassembling cells.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The center console is optimized for disassembling and dismantling.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Workers began disassembling the street where the yellow letters were painted a block from the White House after the killing of a Black man by Minnesota police sparked nationwide protests nearly five years ago.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
While Apple's low marks are partially due the difficulty involved in disassembling MacBooks, Lenovo appears to be withholding information from shoppers deemed critical to right-to-repair legislation and accessibility.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembling
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Trump joined Israel in dismantling Gaza and the Hamas terror network ― a worthy mission ― but then crafted a plan that would put himself in charge of rebuilding and governing the Palestinian territory and commit American troops to keeping order.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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From dismantling scientific research institutions in Colorado to increasing our utility rates, his revenge tour will have real impacts on people’s lives, including those who voted for him.—
Meg Froelich,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fog will likely linger through the early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, chlorine evaporates when exposed to air, often dissipating in one to five days.—
Christina Manian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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The dangers of disconnecting Leaving the money to be handled by one spouse leaves your family vulnerable.—
Douglas A. Boneparth, CFP,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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There’s nothing better than disconnecting from the world—and hopefully, your phone—on a long walk outside.—
The Editors,
Outside,
25 Dec. 2025
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Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The owners need to introduce a creative concept that will prove there’s a more equitable way of dispersing revenue among the players than the current system.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In one sense, detaching goal setting from the start of the Gregorian calendar is reasonable—one can, of course, choose to begin afresh at any moment.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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Foliage turns yellow and then red, adhering to the plant for several months, before finally detaching to form a leafy mulch below.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Dec. 2025
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To fully understand that, let’s cue the dissolving mist and go back in time just a bit, when the Panthers acquired two notable rookie wide receivers in the spring of 2024.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Personally, as an adult reader of mostly literary fiction—but one raised on fantasy—these books come close to bringing me that childhood thrill of dissolving into another universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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Industry executives say the shift reflects changing consumer habits, not disappearing demand.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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America’s doctors are rapidly disappearing into hospital systems.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Disassembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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