dismantle

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl How to pronounce dismantle (audio)
Definition of dismantlenext
as in to disassemble
to take apart dismantle the table for easier transport

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Recent Examples of dismantle The site was illegally excavated in the 1960s, the statues dismantled and scattered among various countries. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Jalin Holland scored 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Colorado went on a second-half offensive eruption to dismantle Abilene Christian 94-59 in a season opener on Monday night. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Their lifting was contingent on Iraq’s dismantling its weapons of mass destruction program and agreeing to respect Kuwaiti sovereignty. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026 But even as Cook stood astride show business, his life was secretly being dismantled under his feet. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismantle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
  1. disassemble
  2. detach
  3. disconnect
  4. dismember
  5. strike
  6. dismount
  7. divide
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  • Some see it as a promise kept, others as one not yet fulfilled, and others as the inverse—that Trump has since disassembled beyond repair the nation and its political institutions rather than rebuilding these as pledged.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Tiers of Joy ships the finished product back in a custom box for easy storage, since the platters can be disassembled and packed flat to save space.
    — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of disassemble
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  • By the time September winds down, Hester is on a timetable all her own, out of synch with her family, detached from its cares, paradoxically and bitterly free.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • However, the designer needed some time off, if not entirely detached, from the whirlwind of handling a fashion megabrand.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of detach
Verb
  • The feedback loops that used to tell a young person their effort mattered have been quietly disconnected.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When viewed from the ground, this colorful display might seem far away and disconnected from anything happening on Earth’s surface.
    — Mark Moldwin, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of disconnect
Verb
  • Following her death, Trail dismembered Loofe’s body to avoid getting caught.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Between March 31 and April 1, 2024, Foy killed and dismembered Dale and was in the process of disposing of her body when law enforcement intervened, according to the district attorney's office.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismember
Verb
  • Last year, she was arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists.
    — Khalil Hamra, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The driver in the vehicle struck by Wilson was temporarily trapped and later died from his injuries.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of strike
Verb
  • Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Governing bodies in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County have adopted similar policies requiring people to dismount e-bikes when traveling through public parks.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismount
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  • Chiplets and advanced packaging Chiplet designs divide a system’s functions among smaller semiconductor dies connected within a single package.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those benefits focus on food security, economic mobility and reconnecting neighborhoods divided by the highway.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of divide

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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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