as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
The Trump administration has demanded that universities dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, and suppress student protests on campus, in particular related to the war in Gaza.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
With a majority in both chambers of Congress, MORENA has amended the constitution at will and dismantled institutions designed to keep the executive in check.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
An initial draft of the White House budget request reportedly calls for reducing HHS’s budget by a third, while Trump has signed an executive order seeking to dismantle the Education Department entirely.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Ali Vaez, the Iran director of the International Crisis Group, said that talks advancing to the technical phase showed a level of pragmatism, suggesting that the discussion of dismantling Iran’s nuclear program was mostly public posturing.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
With a majority in both chambers of Congress, MORENA has amended the constitution at will and dismantled institutions designed to keep the executive in check.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
An initial draft of the White House budget request reportedly calls for reducing HHS’s budget by a third, while Trump has signed an executive order seeking to dismantle the Education Department entirely.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Ali Vaez, the Iran director of the International Crisis Group, said that talks advancing to the technical phase showed a level of pragmatism, suggesting that the discussion of dismantling Iran’s nuclear program was mostly public posturing.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
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Did a kid eat a battery somewhere and now I'm forced to use a power drill to disassemble a $10 talking Frozen doll?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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In Cold Harbor, Gemma is forced to disassemble the same crib, as a test to see if being forced to relive one of the worst moments of her life would break the severance barrier.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some robots reportedly collapsed face-down during the latter part of the race, with one robot's head becoming completely detached from its body.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Besides helping the males save themselves, detaching their palps inside the female also increases the likelihood of keeping other males from approaching his partner.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The extended time away allows employees to fully disconnect from workplace pressures and engage in restorative activities without the persistent distraction of pending work projects that often accompany shorter breaks.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Once there, Gress allegedly decapitated and dismembered Corsette's body while Brandes placed the remains in trash bags.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin’s propaganda machine eagerly circulated this statement to prove that dismembering Russia is the West’s endgame.—
ALEXANDER GABUEV,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said if Russia is genuinely ready to observe a full and unconditional ceasefire, Ukraine will mirror that approach and strike only in defense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where Yasuke could block with his teppo after being dismounted instead of his melee weapon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Microchip claims that the new design is optimal for aerospace and defense mission-critical applications such as mobile radar, dismounted radios, dismounted IED jamming systems, autonomous sensor networks, and unmanned vehicles due to its compact size, low power consumption, and high precision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2025
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The winner will earn $3.1 million from a purse of $5 million divided among the top five finishers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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