DISMANTLING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The plan then calls for dismantling the secret police while keeping public order, and creating new institutions such as a new Supreme Court and national electoral council. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 By shifting the lottery idea into a banking mechanism in which ticket entries are tied to personal savings deposits rather than spending, states could leverage the lottery jackpot to build generational wealth instead of dismantling it. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Creating turnovers on the other side of the ball will be equally imperative to dismantling Minnesota’s offense. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Their lifting was contingent on Iraq’s dismantling its weapons of mass destruction program and agreeing to respect Kuwaiti sovereignty. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026 To address this, former Fraunhofer ISE researchers developed power electronics that can connect different batteries without dismantling them. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 Over time, the dismantling and neglect of these regulatory fail-safes jacked up rural food distribution costs and allowed big grocers to get even bigger. — Michelle Miller, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 That means restoring the independence of the courts, ensuring that police and military forces answer to civilian authorities, and dismantling the influence of armed groups and criminal networks over public institutions. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026 Another leader described spending considerable time dismantling structures that were no longer relevant and creating new ones. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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To help textile mills assess the impact of their headers, Fabscrap also developed a Smart Swatch Scorecard, which assigns header designs a grade, based on the number of components and the relative ease of disassembling them.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Workers are in the midst of disassembling the old plant, a process that is expected to be completed next year.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of disassembling

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Failing to Shut Off and Drain Outdoor Faucets Simply disconnecting hoses may not be enough for conventional outdoor faucets, as water left in the faucet and supply line can freeze and damage plumbing.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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Singer D4vd has parted ways with his legal representation in favor of public defenders for his case in which he is accused of allegedly killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of dismembering

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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
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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The velocity at time t = 1 could therefore be calculated by dividing the distance traveled between t = 1 and t = 1 + dt, written as s(1 + dt) – s(1), by the time interval dt.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026
Suggest a specific adjustment, such as changing the timing or dividing the responsibility differently.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of dividing

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Conveniently, Santiago lies just south of the Maipo Valley, which is famed for bold Cabernet Sauvignons and also home to the striking new Centro del Vino from Concha y Toro, Latin America’s largest wine producer.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Officials said the tanker lost control before striking the American Heritage.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

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