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 But this year, record-breaking temperatures are dismantling our expectations and making many of our indoor, winter habits our new summer habits. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Prosecutors said the case also received support from the Justice Department’s Joint Task Force Alpha, which focuses on dismantling transnational human smuggling and trafficking organizations operating throughout the Americas. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Since then, Enterprise has remained at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia as officials worked through the technical and regulatory challenges of dismantling a one-of-a-kind ship. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 Spain’s dismantling of favourites France has certainly shaken up The Athletic’s ranking of the top 50 players at the World Cup, but just how much? — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The dismantling and scrapping process took over five years, with the project being completed in July 2017. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Its monumental screen is constructed from 365 physical sketchbooks documenting 25 years of the artist’s process; at the film’s end, visitors are invited to take a page home, gradually dismantling the installation itself. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 To spare that half a tortoise, the order is dismantling Randsburg, a 130-year-old town of 45 people. — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026 But analysts and legal experts say dismantling it will not be easy because of constitutional and international safeguards. — ABC News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
  1. disassembling
  2. disconnecting
  3. detaching
  4. dismembering
  5. dismounting
  6. dividing
  7. striking
Verb
  • Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
Definition of disassembling
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  • Because vacation is about decompressing and disconnecting from daily life—not about worrying what’s going on at home.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 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
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  • For several months, investigators alleged that Herrling kept the scheme going by moving Wilding's body to her apartment and dismembering it, although his remains were never found (investigators claimed it was disposed of in the San Francisco Bay).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • 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
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 risk appears when new stores begin dividing existing demand rather than creating it.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • The impact sent the Hyundai over the curb and careening into the pedestrian before striking a parked 2026 Hyundai Odyssey, cops said.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • Interest has been building for a few years, but the numbers are striking.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of striking

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