as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
Maintaining these pipes requires dismantling the equipment, which is time-consuming and costly.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
After the former players got their flowers and Mathurin got a look at his former teammates, the Clippers went to work dismantling the Pacers, running out to a 23-point first-half lead before the Pacers closed the gap with a 14-3 run late in the second quarter.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Meeting the goals of Operation Epic Fury (destroying Iran’s nuclear program and dismantling its army, missile and drone capabilities) will put the Middle East on the cusp of historic change.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Countries were lowering tariffs and dismantling trade barriers.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump said Saturday that the operation is aimed at razing Iran’s military and nuclear capability and dismantling its theocratic regime, and at one point even told Iranians to overthrow its government.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Countries were lowering tariffs and dismantling trade barriers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The reasons for dismantling the Fourteenth Amendment have grown more elaborate in recent years.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Once built, dismantling a police state often requires generational struggle.
—Phillip Atiba Solomon, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
After the former players got their flowers and Mathurin got a look at his former teammates, the Clippers went to work dismantling the Pacers, running out to a 23-point first-half lead before the Pacers closed the gap with a 14-3 run late in the second quarter.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Meeting the goals of Operation Epic Fury (destroying Iran’s nuclear program and dismantling its army, missile and drone capabilities) will put the Middle East on the cusp of historic change.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Countries were lowering tariffs and dismantling trade barriers.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump said Saturday that the operation is aimed at razing Iran’s military and nuclear capability and dismantling its theocratic regime, and at one point even told Iranians to overthrow its government.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Countries were lowering tariffs and dismantling trade barriers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The reasons for dismantling the Fourteenth Amendment have grown more elaborate in recent years.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Once built, dismantling a police state often requires generational struggle.
—Phillip Atiba Solomon, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
Verb
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Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.—
Meredith Nierman,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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House Bill 1002 offers multiple solutions, including automatically placing residential ratepayers on budget billing and prohibiting utilities from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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How To Prevent Freeze Damage Besides disconnecting a water hose from an outdoor spigot and storing it somewhere indoors, a protective cover for your spigot and draining extra water are also recommended.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There have been at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment, the CPSC said Thursday, but no injuries have been reported.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The agency added that Weber is aware of at least 38 reports of bristles detaching, including four cases that required medical treatment.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hite is charged with murder, accused of killing and dismembering Wengel.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The median offers a more accurate view of what's happening in a market than the average sales price, which would mean taking the sum of all sales prices then dividing by the number of homes sold.—
USA TODAY Network,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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In this one, the death of a young woman ends up dividing its citizens, stoking rumors and accusations.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency has accused Israel of striking the airport.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Initial measurements suggested the object had a small but notable chance of striking Earth in the future.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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