dismantling

verb

present participle of dismantle
as in disassembling
to take apart dismantle the table for easier transport

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Recent Examples of dismantling In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 Note that damaged battery transport, storage and dismantling require specialized processes. — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The limits of mano dura Crackdowns that neglect financial and corruption investigations may suppress some forms of violence without dismantling the economic structures or political protection that sustain criminal power. — Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 Boston won again Friday night, dismantling the A's, 13-1, for its ninth straight win. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 But construction crews had started dismantling half the mall, and soon the rink would be gone, too. — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 Instead of dismantling debris, the mission aims to capture PROBA-1 with as little initial damage as possible, then guide it to destruction in Earth's atmosphere. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Rather than incurring the massive capital expense and regulatory hurdles of dismantling old turbines and building new ones from scratch, energy companies can simply strengthen their current infrastructure. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Iger proceeded to restructure the company, dismantling the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Division. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
  1. disassembling
  2. disconnecting
  3. detaching
  4. dismembering
  5. dismounting
  6. dividing
  7. striking
Verb
  • Moka pots should be cleaned after every use by disassembling the unit and rinsing each part with water.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
  • Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of disassembling
Verb
  • Or have there been unintended consequences from disconnecting from linear cable?
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Try disconnecting your router on a weekend afternoon and play board games with your family.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of disconnecting
Verb
  • Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of detaching
Verb
  • The trial of Brandon Holbrook Prosecutors would argue Holbrook shot Joe Shymanski to death in Joe's Maryland driveway, then drove his body back to Pennsylvania, dismembering him and disposing of his remains.
    — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Two Mundelein-area men accused of killing and dismembering another man will remain in Lake County jail while their cases are pending, a Lake County judge ordered Friday.
    — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismembering
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dismounting
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  • Chin-Hong thinks about risk as a continuum, rather than dividing the world into safe and dangerous.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Drew Fisher of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, hit the attenuator dividing Interstate 94 from the Lyndale Avenue exit near Olson Memorial Highway, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • The Houthis are one of several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict with the rebel group striking commercial shipping and recently ramping up attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
    — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Groton Police Department were dispatched to the scene after several emergency calls came into Groton Emergency Dispatch regarding an evading black SUV striking Tanta-Quidgeon and leaving the scene, according to the Groton Police Department.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of striking

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