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
Take the bird feeder apart, disassembling it into as many parts as possible to ensure a thorough deep clean of both the interior and exterior.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 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
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
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembling
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Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Two dissipating systems, one each from the Pacific and the Atlantic, were blamed in part for the deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas in July 2025.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Activities and Entertainment Having a backyard campout is the perfect excuse for disconnecting from the digital world and spending uninterrupted time with friends and family.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Counter-protesters showed up toward the end and shouted toward the Hernandez supporters and the two sides exchanged some words before dispersing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Following the formal remarks, attendees gathered for the official ribbon cutting before dispersing throughout the corridor for an open house, live jazz performances and visiting businesses across the district.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Ursula on the deck in the darkness, the wake phosphorescent green, everything behind her, all of Europe, dissolving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Bleach has no effect in dissolving the common culprits of bathroom drain clogs, like hair, oils, and toothpaste.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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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
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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.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
2 Dec. 2025
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Given the heightened security, soccer fans will likely feel safe, but locals caught up in the violence are still disappearing.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The survivors are a part of a population that’s disappearing with each passing year.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Disassembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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