DISASSEMBLING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

disassembling

verb

present participle of disassemble

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 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 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

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Technicians review video captured inside the engine to identify cracks, wear, and other damage without dismantling major components.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
The dismantling and scrapping process took over five years, with the project being completed in July 2017.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of dismantling

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If mass transfer occurs too early, say millions of years before the final supernova blast, the team found that the material spreads far away from the binary stars, dissipating the surrounding cocoon.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026
In front of a predominantly Brazilian crowd and with the haze of a pre-match pyrotechnic display still dissipating, Norway seemed to leap out to a lead in the first few minutes with a goal by Patrick Berg, but it was quickly ruled offside.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of dissipating

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Because vacation is about decompressing and disconnecting from daily life—not about worrying what’s going on at home.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
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.

— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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But as Southern California’s focus shifts to the sweltering heat expected for the day and the rest of the week, an expert noted that soot and particulate matter may not be dispersing normally.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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.

— Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of dispersing

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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.

— T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
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.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of dissolving

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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.

— 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

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