as in disassembles
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantles
This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
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CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
This fact dismantles any suggestion that founder ownership determined the outcome.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Critics argue the move dismantles a key tool in fighting institutional and systemic discrimination.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Similar to the open invite of this year’s Fall of Freedom project of creative response to authoritarianism, Zinn dismantles the idea that any of us should count our voice out.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
How Adam slowly dismantles Jamie’s life From the moment Adam and Jamie go out for drinks in Greece in the first episode, the show begins to reveal Adam’s manipulative ways.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The Mastermind isn’t a heist movie so much as a character study that dismantles the criminal himself, one selfish act at a time.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
This fact dismantles any suggestion that founder ownership determined the outcome.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Critics argue the move dismantles a key tool in fighting institutional and systemic discrimination.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Similar to the open invite of this year’s Fall of Freedom project of creative response to authoritarianism, Zinn dismantles the idea that any of us should count our voice out.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
How Adam slowly dismantles Jamie’s life From the moment Adam and Jamie go out for drinks in Greece in the first episode, the show begins to reveal Adam’s manipulative ways.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The Mastermind isn’t a heist movie so much as a character study that dismantles the criminal himself, one selfish act at a time.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantles
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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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Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Entire landscapes are molded to convey a vision of artistic substance that detaches viewers from their outside worlds.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Dismantles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantles. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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