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 Quick-release access points allow components to be reached without dismantling the entire machine. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 Rather than dismantling public health departments like the CDC and the FDA, the government should be investing more into tracking the spread of pathogens and predicting where new diseases might emerge. — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 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

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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

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Save your receipt and take screenshots of anything unusual before disconnecting the device.

— Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.

— Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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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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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

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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 weeks that followed have been packed with political posturing, protests and provocative talk-show fodder, much of it aimed at dividing people much more than to actually support women’s sports.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Both my wife and I have been through the loss of our parents and found the following method has worked very well for dividing up sentimental possessions among the many brothers and sisters on both sides of the family.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of dividing

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This is not the administration’s old list of goals — and the order Vance placed them in is striking.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Until recently, Israel was striking Gaza nearly every day, attacks that have killed over 1,250 people since an October truce deal came into effect, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of striking

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