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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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Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Composting lime peels boosts decomposition and improves soil health.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
9 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
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This can be done physically, such as separating operational technology from administrative systems, or digitally using tools that enable virtual segmentation through routers or firewalls.—
Mark Travers,
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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But the Petersons’ house tucks in cleanly to a new subdivision without an accessory dwelling unit or any sign that six adults spanning six decades live inside.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Geisel first purchased the land surrounding the La Jolla Country Club Heights' subdivision observation tower in 1948, according to the Jason Barry Team, which held the listing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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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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He was also charged with a second count involving lewd acts with a child, as well as dismemberment of the 15-year-old girl’s body.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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The breakup occurred shortly after the Zhuque-2E rocket reached orbit on June 9 with two satellites providing direct-to-cell communications, perhaps around the time the upper stage was expected to perform a disposal burn.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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But in its own twist, Prime Video’s eight-episode adaptation alters a key aspect of Sam and Percy’s breakup and eventual makeup, specifically who knew about Percy’s betrayal and when.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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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
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The change of the isotopic composition of H during volatile loss by Rayleigh fractionation is given by R = R0 × f(α−1), where R0 and R are the initial and final D/H ratios for a fraction f of remaining hydrogen.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
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Earlier in the day, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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