as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 4 June 2026
While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Carpenters are busy dismantling sets and repurposing them for the next block of episodes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Across the Caribbean, similar accounts offer a glimpse into the human cost of dismantling the agency.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The budgetary savings from the city’s dismantling of the green infrastructure office and termination of the office’s director remains unclear.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
By analyzing them, the scientists can determine the exact composition of unknown or shielded nuclear materials without dismantling them.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
That does not mean dismantling the partnership.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 4 June 2026
While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Carpenters are busy dismantling sets and repurposing them for the next block of episodes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Across the Caribbean, similar accounts offer a glimpse into the human cost of dismantling the agency.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The budgetary savings from the city’s dismantling of the green infrastructure office and termination of the office’s director remains unclear.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
By analyzing them, the scientists can determine the exact composition of unknown or shielded nuclear materials without dismantling them.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
That does not mean dismantling the partnership.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
Verb
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Take the bird feeder apart, disassembling it into as many parts as possible to ensure a thorough deep clean of both the interior and exterior.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Activities and Entertainment Having a backyard campout is the perfect excuse for disconnecting from the digital world and spending uninterrupted time with friends and family.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office alleged that Larry admitted to returning home from work in 1998 and finding his father dead, then dismembering the body with a manual hand saw.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Topawa, guests visit the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center to learn how the desert’s original stewards have flourished for millennia despite the modern line dividing their ancestral lands.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Today’s wealthy are increasingly dividing their fortunes between multiple advisors based on their specialties, rather than relying on one or two trusted firms.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Those vibes were in full flow on Friday, with the difference between the two sides striking on the eve of the final.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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There has been striking growth in China’s rocket body mass.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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