1
as in dismantling
to take apart
they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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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
Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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.
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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.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembling
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Critically, legislators inadvertently worsened the situation by deactivating accounts, thereby dismantling existing parental controls developed by Apple and Google.
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One goal away from surpassing his best World Cup campaign in 2022, Messi is dismantling milestones to guide Argentina toward back-to-back glory.
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Cristina dumped rain across Central America late last week before dissipating.
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Worries are accelerating that the burst of inflation is broadening, as the jump in oil prices starts to spread through the economy and raise expectations that inflation isn’t dissipating anytime soon.
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The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.
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Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
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After waiting hours in the sweltering heat before the wedding to see the A-list guests arrive, faithful Swifties are finally dispersing after news the couple officially tied the knot.
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For driveways, porches, and patios, use a shop vac or a broom and dustpan to get rid of them without dispersing them around your yard.
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Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
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Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
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Thanks to the determination of these and many other communities, the bonds of empire began dissolving well before July 4, 1776.
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Impeaching judges, sterilizing foreign visitors, dissolving the union – some prominent conservatives suggested extreme measures could be called for in the wake of a Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship.
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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.
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The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.
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None of this means Chinese firms are disappearing from Africa.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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