as in disassembles
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantles
The Mastermind isn’t a heist movie so much as a character study that dismantles the criminal himself, one selfish act at a time.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This year’s forum will open with Post Code Doesn’t Matter, a national regional initiative led by Women in Film & Television Australia that dismantles geographical barriers for screen creatives and champions equitable access to opportunity regardless of location.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, Aatami, a man of few words, dismantles his family home after the Red Army moves the borders of his country.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Modern prep, by contrast, dismantles those codes, treating familiar motifs not as restrictions but as foundations to build upon.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Loneliness silently dismantles trust and team cohesion, foundational elements that drive performance, innovation, and resilience.
—Kristin Gleitsman, Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Its collapse dismantles those lifelines.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This year’s forum will open with Post Code Doesn’t Matter, a national regional initiative led by Women in Film & Television Australia that dismantles geographical barriers for screen creatives and champions equitable access to opportunity regardless of location.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
In the sequel, Aatami, a man of few words, dismantles his family home after the Red Army moves the borders of his country.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Modern prep, by contrast, dismantles those codes, treating familiar motifs not as restrictions but as foundations to build upon.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Loneliness silently dismantles trust and team cohesion, foundational elements that drive performance, innovation, and resilience.
—Kristin Gleitsman, Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2025
Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Its collapse dismantles those lifelines.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantles
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Reviewers appreciate that the machine disassembles easily and is dishwasher safe.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the vehicle is fully charged, the system automatically detaches the robotic arm.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is also a higher risk of retinal detachment, in which the retina detaches from the back of the eye.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shillitoe's Kejashi system, which sounds Japanese but is just a nod do his own name KEnt JAmes SHIllitoe, disconnects the forks and handlebars from the normal steering head, and mounts them on a trailing arm coming back from a point well out in front of the fairing.—
Loz Blain
August 04,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But sometimes, as the genetic code from each parent divides and replicates, changes are made.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Buriganga River divides the frame in two - on one side, a dense web of buildings and urban life; on the other, the shipyards where boats are repaired, rest or prepare to sail again.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Dismantles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantles. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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