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Recent Examples of disassembly
As has been suggested for post-consumer apparel textile recycling, the report calls for footwear companies to design shoes for disassembly and material separation needed for recycling, without compromising durability or long-term performance.
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Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
My apprenticeship began with a simple disassembly, a typical exercise for new employees.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
When choosing a hamster cage, try to find one that doesn’t require too much complicated disassembly in order to clean it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Like Apple, Lenovo had low disassembly scores.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Most midrange tables shouldn’t be too difficult to move around, but the top-of-the-line shuffleboard tables can weigh as much as 300 pounds, which is incredibly difficult to move without partial disassembly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mercedes also promises other upgrades throughout, including an improved folding table design, an awning further optimized for assembly and disassembly, a more efficient coolbox in the driver's-side kitchen block, and smoother drawer slides.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
To take on the task, the company is using AI and robotics for both the process of the redesign and for the disassembly.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
My apprenticeship began with a simple disassembly, a typical exercise for new employees.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
When choosing a hamster cage, try to find one that doesn’t require too much complicated disassembly in order to clean it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Like Apple, Lenovo had low disassembly scores.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Most midrange tables shouldn’t be too difficult to move around, but the top-of-the-line shuffleboard tables can weigh as much as 300 pounds, which is incredibly difficult to move without partial disassembly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mercedes also promises other upgrades throughout, including an improved folding table design, an awning further optimized for assembly and disassembly, a more efficient coolbox in the driver's-side kitchen block, and smoother drawer slides.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
To take on the task, the company is using AI and robotics for both the process of the redesign and for the disassembly.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembly
Noun
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Store ripe produce in the refrigerator to slow down decomposition.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Apply thin, dry layers of clippings to prevent matting, promote decomposition, and avoid oxygen blockage.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As shared by the brand, Lipa's look consisted of a custom cleavage-baring dress crafted from floral lace.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Segment Customers By Service Needs Customer segmentation becomes extremely important when resources are limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Known as Stanley Park, the 17,000-square-foot estate dates to 1584 and was later reshaped into a Victorian showpiece before a period of disrepair and subdivision.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of true-crime pamphlets circulated, adorned with woodcuts depicting horrific acts of dismemberment, torture, and witchcraft.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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Four members of the MS-13 street gang were convicted this week in three grisly murders, including a dismemberment, carried out in the Angeles National Forest in 2017.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The bad news is that the Zhuque-2E’s breakup is the latest chapter in China’s growing contribution to the space junk problem.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Tapp starred at New Orleans-area powerhouse John Curtis last season and finished his junior season with 24 tackles, five interceptions, nine pass breakups and a defensive touchdown.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Decarbonizing air travel The purification and fractionation steps are being developed jointly by scientists from TU Graz, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Portugal’s national energy laboratory (LNEG).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, Scotto is optimistic about MPLX delivering mid-single-digit EBITDA growth beyond 2026, driven by contributions from the Eiger pipeline and its Gulf Coast fractionation and export facilities, along with potential mergers and acquisitions.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Curacao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 2010, following the dissolution of the Netherland Antilles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The piano ballad follows the dissolution of a relationship as the couple grows apart.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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