as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
Loneliness silently dismantles trust and team cohesion, foundational elements that drive performance, innovation, and resilience.
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Kristin Gleitsman, Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2025
In its world premiere, SECOND NATURE challenges the notion that queerness is unnatural, by turning to nature itself — and the science that dismantles the myth of the gender binary.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Both teams dropped their season openers as the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Patriots at Gillette Stadium while the Indianapolis Colts dismantled the Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawmakers argue the program could dismantle the critical 340B program, which has helped safety-net providers serve vulnerable patients across the country for 30 years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kristin Gleitsman, Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2025
In its world premiere, SECOND NATURE challenges the notion that queerness is unnatural, by turning to nature itself — and the science that dismantles the myth of the gender binary.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Both teams dropped their season openers as the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Patriots at Gillette Stadium while the Indianapolis Colts dismantled the Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawmakers argue the program could dismantle the critical 340B program, which has helped safety-net providers serve vulnerable patients across the country for 30 years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
Verb
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The center console is optimized for disassembling and dismantling.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This little love seat can be disassembled for imaginary playtime, and the covers are fully washable.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That means hanging out with old friends less, making more of an effort to meet new ones, letting go of some old hobbies to explore new ones, detaching from my hometown and maybe even getting a new job.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The market rate and affordable homes sit across the street from each other, all designed as single family detached at 1,100 to 1,600 square feet.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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The announcement did not specify when the business would shutter, but when The Denver Post called on Friday morning, the number had already been disconnected.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tylee's remains were dismembered and so badly burned that her cause of death couldn't be determined, according to Business Insider.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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By his own admission, they were completely dismembered by the explosion.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The procession is escorted by 80 soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, divided into four units and carrying the regimental flags of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.—
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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