as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
Now that safeguard is on track to be dismantled.
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AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
As Viktor Orbán dismantles Hungary’s democratic institutions, three women, a journalist, a politician, and a nurse, work tirelessly to fight for their country’s soul.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the use of the military as leverage to dismantle a criminal regime won't leave Venezuela without leadership.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
As Viktor Orbán dismantles Hungary’s democratic institutions, three women, a journalist, a politician, and a nurse, work tirelessly to fight for their country’s soul.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the use of the military as leverage to dismantle a criminal regime won't leave Venezuela without leadership.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dismantle
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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However, by 1999, both glaciers retreated and the northern tongue of the Alsek Glacier detached from a narrow island, exposing the glacier's terminus to more calving, Pelto noted.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of destroying the molecules (which is what most people thought would happen), the beam caused the hydrogens to detach and the carbons to link up, thereby slowly building up a diamond lattice.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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,
6 Sep. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Bikes of all wheel sizes can be mounted and dismounted with a couple pushes against the tires and a couple releases, respectively.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While Towanda plans the wedding of her dreams, the family is rocked by medical emergencies, explosive emotional confrontations, and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide them for good.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine was dividing friends, sparking tensions, and fueling rising acts of hostility.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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