as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
The Port Commission also authorized about $1.4 million last year to help design and engineer the Enterprise Bridge project, a move that does not benefit the port, and instead serves to dismantle the port in order to shutter operations, according to the lawsuit.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, some smaller unions that didn’t meet the membership threshold also couldn’t gather enough support through interest cards to warrant a vote and had to be dismantled.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Be open to what needs to be dismantled in order to build something stronger and more aligned with your true path in the future.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
In its war on a terrorist group, Israel also dismantled civic structures that support an entire population, with the bonus of undercutting the U.N.
Israeli distrust of the U.N. runs deep.
—Karl Vick, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, some smaller unions that didn’t meet the membership threshold also couldn’t gather enough support through interest cards to warrant a vote and had to be dismantled.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Be open to what needs to be dismantled in order to build something stronger and more aligned with your true path in the future.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
In its war on a terrorist group, Israel also dismantled civic structures that support an entire population, with the bonus of undercutting the U.N.
Israeli distrust of the U.N. runs deep.
—Karl Vick, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
Verb
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The 105 Silva are crafted for durability because components can be disassembled and replaced, boosting the longevity and sustainability of the headphones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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In this way, Littler is educational: a maverick disassembling the darting continental shelf, an indulgence in the individual in a country of the collective.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
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If a vehicle with a loose face plate continues to be driven the part may detach.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ripe pawpaws should detach readily from the tree with a gentle tug and should have a strong, pleasant fruity aroma.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Give yourself permission to disconnect from the noise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anderson, 34, was convicted in June of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson in April 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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New films include an untitled drama about the Elize Matsunaga case, in which Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband—a case that was previously the subject of Netflix’s 2021 docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Waymo struck a partnership with Toyota to integrate its autonomy suite into Toyota passenger cars for personal autonomy.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Focused on expanding their notorious drug and money laundering organization outside of Detroit, their strained relationship has left the brothers divided.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spence and his wife, Imaging, divided their time between Wyoming and California before selling their place in Jackson Hole about four years ago.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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