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 This is not about escaping our responsibilities or dismantling France’s cultural exception. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026 That could mean dismantling the 10,500-foot runway the county installed there in the 1960s, before environmental groups — led by Marjory Stoneman Douglas — rose up to block what was supposed to be the country’s largest airport. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 In an exclusive interview at FBI headquarters, Raia said the bureau's multi-agency mission center has moved beyond intelligence gathering and into active financial investigations aimed at dismantling the networks that finance political violence. — Asra Q. Nomani , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 As Semafor has reported, the cuts threaten critical health and development programs across Africa while also dismantling one of Washington’s most effective tools of influence. — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026 Critically, legislators inadvertently worsened the situation by deactivating accounts, thereby dismantling existing parental controls developed by Apple and Google. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Following that disastrous go, Skenes looked like the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner over his next eight starts, dismantling the likes of the Padres and Brewers. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026 In January, video from CNN affiliate WPVI showed work crews dismantling large display panels at the site with crowbars. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 While dismantling the graveyard, in 1824, the headstones were removed, but the bodies remained. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

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Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
There for a while, before the recall was officially issued, there were dealers taking care of these problems under warranty, but what that entailed was essentially disassembling the entire engine, right?

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026

Definition of disassembling

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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
Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.

— Karla Radka, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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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 main loft, meanwhile, has a dividing wall for privacy and contains a double bed and some more storage.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of dividing

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One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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