DISASSEMBLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

disassembly

noun

Definition of disassembly

as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of disassembly Cars, trucks, and big rigs sit in various states of disassembly as engineers test and validate software designed to turn otherwise ordinary machines into rolling robots. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 These vacuums are designed to not require special tools for disassembly other than a Phillips-head screwdriver. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The quick-release dual-latch extension bar design with powerful magnets holds screwdriver bits firmly for quick hassle-free disassembly and extended reach. — Shirl Leigh july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Brands should also design according to the land, adapting to local fiber traits, while also designing for disassembly and biodegradability for garments at the end of their lifecycle. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 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

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Noun

Authorities announced on Thursday that two unidentified bodies, both in a state of decomposition, have been found buried in the yard.

— Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The bodies were found buried in the backyard and were in a state of decomposition, police said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of decomposition

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Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The sheer style featured silver and multicolored sequins, while the cut showed plenty of cleavage.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of cleavage

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Meanwhile, generic email campaigns are being replaced by dynamic email content and SMS segmentation, which offer retailers and brands significantly higher ROI than cold ad campaigns.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
At the periphery, there exists segmentation and micro-networking.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of segmentation

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There was a long, confused silence from developers Tuesday night when the Eagle City Council members voted, 3-2, to reject a 43-home subdivision near Eagle Island State Park.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Residents from the Briarwood subdivision, which sits just to the south of the 3-acre property, are mounting opposition against the Starfish Project from moving into the former grocery store space.

— Taylor O'Connor July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of subdivision

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Another criminalist, Lisa LaHendro, testified that fragments of blue material recovered from Rivas’ remains were consistent with damage found on an inflatable pool in Burke’s garage, where prosecutors allege the dismemberment occurred.

— Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Some of the items, prosecutors allege, were used during the dismemberment of the victim.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of dismemberment

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The breakup followed reports of turmoil between the two, many of them detailing how the couple was trying to work through things and do right by their 7-month-old daughter.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
That stopped Saturday, starting with the two interceptions, a pair of fumbles, one pass breakup and a few would-be sacks.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakup

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Scientists physically extract venom from a living animal, then use routine lab techniques to separate the sample into individual components, in a process known as fractionation.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of fractionation

Noun

In 1991, amidst the Balkan region’s dissolution and prompted by the unfolding events, 6-year-old Maja and her parents make the decision to journey from Yugoslavia to Denmark.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Fragmentation in the form of armed conflicts, tariff disputes and the dissolution of trade blocs is at an all-time high.

— Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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