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 Environmental Protection Agency is abandoning federal limits on planet-warming pollution from coal and gas power plants, dismantling most Biden-era climate rules in the name of lowering energy costs. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 After dismantling their two true cupcakes, the Dawgs have to go on the road against Alabama and Ole Miss, but after that, the toughest game is… Oklahoma in Athens? — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 There were real successes, such as locating Osama bin Laden in 2011 and destroying his group, al-Qaida, and later, dismantling the Islamic State. — Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 Dynamic spectrum sharing is how to make room for all of it without dismantling the systems already in place. — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Rothfeld is right that Cusk’s project of dismantling personhood can leave us with a void that is actually personhood radicalized, and thus anything but insightful or liberating. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Far from harming the prospects for peace, dismantling UNRWA is essential to achieving it. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 This single adjustment solves a massive logistical bottleneck without dismantling a sacred constitutional right. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 For one, the former Arverne Theater—once a venue for Yiddish acts from the Rockaways’ vibrant Jewish community—broadcasted itself with an outsized vertical marquee until its dismantling in 1952. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

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While the original New York Couch Doctor (516-779-1720) is famed for disassembling bulky furniture in emergency situations 24/7, the charge is anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars.

— Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of disassembling

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The sole survivor disables HAL by disconnecting the power source.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
These quiet, mindful activities are all about disconnecting, recharging, and flexing your creative muscles, often while working with your hands.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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There have been four reports of eyes detaching from the teething toy, but no injuries have been reported, federal officials said.

— Julia Hawkins, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of detaching

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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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With three points, three cuts can be made, thus dividing the surface into four.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
In its place arose far-right movements in Western Europe and North America dedicated to dividing the world into racial and cultural blocs, divisions often defended in the language of the struggle against terrorism and Islam.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividing

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Andrew returns home soon after, and the series shows Lizzie striking him in the head with the hatchet before delivering more than 20 additional blows.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Underpronators, on the other hand, will do best with shoes that encourage midfoot or forefoot striking and mitigate heavy heel or lateral slams on the pavement.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of striking

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