as in disassembles
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantles
To me, Something Very Bad dismantles the clichéd idea of a soulmate, specifically that there’s one magical person out there who can provide a permanent honeymoon phase.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The new map dismantles a majority-Black district that zigzagged from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, and was created as a result of a 2022 lawsuit.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Firing the National Science Board also dismantles the agency’s protection from political interference.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The new map dismantles a majority-Black district that zigzagged from Baton Rouge to Shreveport, and was created as a result of a 2022 lawsuit.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 29 May 2026
Firing the National Science Board also dismantles the agency’s protection from political interference.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantles
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Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each of the Touchscreen F1 modules detaches with a gentle tug, using magnets instead of physical clips.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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The push, pull and discovery of these motives morph into a violent blowout that ultimately dismembers their existing familial foundation.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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About 400,000 people living along the border that divides the Southeast Asian countries have been evacuated in the latest flare-up.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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The map divides Indianapolis into four congressional districts.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
9 Dec. 2025
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So, did the Hezbollah Israel strikes disrupt any of the plans to have this memorandum signed today.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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And luckily, the design strikes the sweet spot between minimalists and maximalists alike.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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