as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
Such an agreement would require battling — and even dismantling — an entrenched and incompetent bureaucracy to speed up economic reforms, and getting rid of old-school historic commanders and everyone else in the government, the Communist Party and the top military echelons standing in the way.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
But along with that camaraderie, Banks wants to see movement toward dismantling barriers to women’s health care.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, argued that the focus on local control was a fig leaf for austerity and dismantling the welfare state.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
This Department of Justice is committed to dismantling the weaponization of government and today's settlement represents one of many initiatives to provide justice to those abused by rogue actors.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Oba Femi dismantling Lesnar was a defining moment, signaling his position as a top-tier star of the new era.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Desperate for answers, Alice joins a secret support group of people whose doubles are systematically dismantling their lives…then the doubles start turning up dead.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
The Commission had for more than a decade accused Orbán of dismantling democratic institutions, taking control of the media and infringing on minority rights.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
But along with that camaraderie, Banks wants to see movement toward dismantling barriers to women’s health care.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Critics, however, argued that the focus on local control was a fig leaf for austerity and dismantling the welfare state.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
This Department of Justice is committed to dismantling the weaponization of government and today's settlement represents one of many initiatives to provide justice to those abused by rogue actors.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Oba Femi dismantling Lesnar was a defining moment, signaling his position as a top-tier star of the new era.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Desperate for answers, Alice joins a secret support group of people whose doubles are systematically dismantling their lives…then the doubles start turning up dead.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
The Commission had for more than a decade accused Orbán of dismantling democratic institutions, taking control of the media and infringing on minority rights.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
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To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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To prevent the genetic material from disassembling too quickly, vaccine developers enclose the mRNA in a specialized mix of tiny fatty molecules called lipid nanoparticles.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Features like front and rear locking differentials and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar help the truck crawl over obstacles that would challenge most pickups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are several natural gas marketers in the state, but the commission said Atlanta Gas Light is still responsible for the pipelines and connecting and disconnecting service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports of bristles detaching, including five cases that required medical treatment, the CPSC said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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He was not charged with dismembering her body.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Previous reports suggest that Burke may have had help from another person in dismembering Hernandez’s body.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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Ebus added that interest in Venezuela is already dividing potential investors, with smaller risk-taking firms eager to enter while major companies remain cautious.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Much of the play is dedicated to Asaf trying to figure out this conflict between his progressive views and his faith and sense of history, and also to airing the arguments about Israel that were dividing the left in the George Floyd era and continue to do so in 2026.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say the suspects used the same method in each case, striking when homeowners were away and stealing large amounts of cash and jewelry.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The contrast between 2009 and what’s happened over the past 16 months — as the city deals with its biggest budget headaches since Sanders was mayor — is striking.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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