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

Noun

The beauty chose a plunging black dress that showcased her cleavage.

— Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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

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

Noun

The company contends that its plan would create a lot less new traffic than a typical subdivision, and would be better environmentally.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Bass in June 2024 saw the patricide plan to it to its end, reducing his father, Gene Bass, to a crumple outside a neighbor’s house in the orderly subdivision where Xavier grew up near North Crowley High School.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of subdivision

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Jane now wonders what prompted Burke to joke about dismemberment with her.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of dismemberment

Noun

Avoiding a court case also helped keep the the reason behind their breakup a mystery, though both have since hinted that the burden of fame and the constant pressure of being in the spotlight were more than the couple could bear.

— Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026
Safety DeShon Singleton registered a 7-on-7 breakup against Fields.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 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

Add to that simple arithmetic of spouses, divorces and outlier legal risks, and one of the primary forces for the dissolution of previous wealth or company control becomes self-evident.

— Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Goodman laments the dissolution of the Creative Alliance and the incendiary action of its former participants.

— Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026

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