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Recent Examples of disassembly
Like Apple, Lenovo had low disassembly scores.
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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
The new lamp means there's no disassembly (or DIY experimentation) necessary.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Each project begins with a complete disassembly.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Love the brilliant disassembly and assembly.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The word was used in English as early as 1865, in the context of building, architecture, and engineering, referring to the disassembly or dismantling of structures.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
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
The new lamp means there's no disassembly (or DIY experimentation) necessary.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Each project begins with a complete disassembly.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Love the brilliant disassembly and assembly.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The word was used in English as early as 1865, in the context of building, architecture, and engineering, referring to the disassembly or dismantling of structures.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembly
Noun
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Additional skin abrasions are noted, though the medical examiner could not determine the causes because of the severe decomposition of the body.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Months prior, Fox bared a different kind of cleavage during London Fashion Week.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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When heat and pressure are applied to the paper, the fusible cleavage product seals the surface.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Viva’s owner, Grupo IAMSA, also operates a giant bus network and was fined in an antitrust investigation for monopolistic practices related to price manipulation and route segmentation in 2022.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The system begins by separating objects from the background using semantic segmentation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Scope of the Destruction in Wisconsin The tornado carved a path through a heavily residential subdivision in Marathon County, prompting emergency responses for search and rescue as the storm moved through the region.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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The tornado struck Marathon County on Friday afternoon, carving a path through a heavily residential subdivision.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 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 movie depicts grisly scenes of death, torture and dismemberment involving humans and animals.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The title character — played by Jason Schwartzman, who also sings the very catchy theme song — is a tuxedo cat whose life is thrown into disarray by the breakup of his human owners.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1991, he was cast in Saved by the Bell for a three-episode arc, where his character was infamously the catalyst for Zack and Kelly’s breakup.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 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
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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