as in disassembled
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantled
And yet, this paradigm shift hasn't completely dismantled customs regarding the relationship between seasons and colors.
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Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, Reuters reported, the embassies of Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia issued a protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry, after a memorial complex in the Siberian city of Tomsk dedicated to the victims of the Soviet secret police was dismantled.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
In front of a sellout crowd, the Spirit dismantled the Kansas City Current 4-0, delivering one of their most complete performances of the season.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2024, a high-capacity modular stadium was specifically built for the T20 World Cup in New York, but was dismantled after the event.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dragons dismantled rival Southwest Legacy 14-1 in five innings Wednesday at Titan Field to complete a sweep of the two-game season series.
—David Dekunder, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Mexico has dismantled several drug labs in recent months, according to the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The ride's operator said the attraction was completely dismantled and repaired to ensure its operation would remain safe.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
South Africa’s system of racial segregation that institutionalized white supremacy was dismantled in 1994.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, Reuters reported, the embassies of Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia issued a protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry, after a memorial complex in the Siberian city of Tomsk dedicated to the victims of the Soviet secret police was dismantled.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
In front of a sellout crowd, the Spirit dismantled the Kansas City Current 4-0, delivering one of their most complete performances of the season.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2024, a high-capacity modular stadium was specifically built for the T20 World Cup in New York, but was dismantled after the event.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dragons dismantled rival Southwest Legacy 14-1 in five innings Wednesday at Titan Field to complete a sweep of the two-game season series.
—David Dekunder, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Mexico has dismantled several drug labs in recent months, according to the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The ride's operator said the attraction was completely dismantled and repaired to ensure its operation would remain safe.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
South Africa’s system of racial segregation that institutionalized white supremacy was dismantled in 1994.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantled
Verb
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After more than a year in place, the tower crane used for work on the Thompson Center was disassembled in February 2026 as the redevelopment entered its final phases.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Slowly, incrementally, Andrew disassembled the coach, until hundreds of little bits of him were scattered from Rockville to Manassas.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Arsenal manager invoked a bed of roses and the accompaniment of celestial music and formed an expression to suggest anyone expecting that was evidently disconnected from the reality of a Premier League title race.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Once the heating process is complete, the pressure vessel is disconnected from the Mothership.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, institutionalized Western medicine redefined sassafras through laboratory experimentation, largely detached from these contexts of use.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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Players look emotionally exhausted and detached from their current status, with Brighton’s last-gasp goal on Saturday another untimely blow.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were cleared of allegations of child neglect and abuse in the months before authorities say the teenager was murdered and dismembered by singer D4vd, who now faces a possible death sentence for the slaying.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The medical examiner’s office said she had been stabbed, then dismembered.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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Managers of various water agencies still need to negotiate the specifics of how the water cuts will be divided between cities and farming areas.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The 268 guest rooms are divided into a few categories, including Parkview, Deluxe, and King Spa (which have a vintage soaking tub), and various levels of suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The delivery man, 41, was struck outside the 482 Joy Garden on Riverdale Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Ukrainian drones have routinely struck deep into Russian territory, hitting Russian military bases, oil refineries, and the Russian capital.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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“Dismantled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantled. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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