as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
Trump joined Israel in dismantling Gaza and the Hamas terror network ― a worthy mission ― but then crafted a plan that would put himself in charge of rebuilding and governing the Palestinian territory and commit American troops to keeping order.
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Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
From dismantling scientific research institutions in Colorado to increasing our utility rates, his revenge tour will have real impacts on people’s lives, including those who voted for him.
—Meg Froelich, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Revisiting an operating model does not require dismantling the organization.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series centers on a specialized customs unit at Mumbai International Airport tasked with dismantling an international smuggling network.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
As the Corporation for Public Broadcasting begins dismantling itself following federal funding cuts, Sundance is preparing for its final edition in Park City — a symbolic end to one era unfolding alongside the quiet collapse of another.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Over the following years, McElearney and his team secured 71 convictions, solved 11 murders and put seven trials before federal juries, effectively dismantling the DeCavalcante crime family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the year, the Hawks were 0-5 with Young in the lineup since his mid-December return, before going out again — with the Young-less Hawks dismantling the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-102 on New Year’s Eve and then defeating the New York Knicks without Young on Friday night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
This is much more now than a heartwarming example of what is possible in college football’s new era — this is the best team playing and the favorite to win it all after dismantling Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide (11-4).
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
From dismantling scientific research institutions in Colorado to increasing our utility rates, his revenge tour will have real impacts on people’s lives, including those who voted for him.
—Meg Froelich, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Revisiting an operating model does not require dismantling the organization.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series centers on a specialized customs unit at Mumbai International Airport tasked with dismantling an international smuggling network.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
As the Corporation for Public Broadcasting begins dismantling itself following federal funding cuts, Sundance is preparing for its final edition in Park City — a symbolic end to one era unfolding alongside the quiet collapse of another.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Over the following years, McElearney and his team secured 71 convictions, solved 11 murders and put seven trials before federal juries, effectively dismantling the DeCavalcante crime family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
At the turn of the year, the Hawks were 0-5 with Young in the lineup since his mid-December return, before going out again — with the Young-less Hawks dismantling the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-102 on New Year’s Eve and then defeating the New York Knicks without Young on Friday night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
This is much more now than a heartwarming example of what is possible in college football’s new era — this is the best team playing and the favorite to win it all after dismantling Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide (11-4).
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
Verb
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The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.—
Meredith Nierman,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
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There, a team led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Xiao Su, has been spending time disassembling batteries and then submerging them in an organic solvent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The dangers of disconnecting Leaving the money to be handled by one spouse leaves your family vulnerable.—
Douglas A. Boneparth, CFP,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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There’s nothing better than disconnecting from the world—and hopefully, your phone—on a long walk outside.—
The Editors,
Outside,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In one sense, detaching goal setting from the start of the Gregorian calendar is reasonable—one can, of course, choose to begin afresh at any moment.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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Foliage turns yellow and then red, adhering to the plant for several months, before finally detaching to form a leafy mulch below.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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She is accused of killing her 39-year-old boyfriend, David Carter, dismembering him then discarding his body parts along I-75 near Hancock, Ohio in September 2018.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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By holding a button, a simple katana suddenly becomes a 10-foot blade, or a rapier sprouts a demolition-grade power drill — all capable of viscerally dismembering and maiming foes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The singer's annual holiday clip is dividing fans this year.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Similar efforts have emerged in Missouri, where the state legislature passed a new map dividing Kansas City among three congressional districts.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Despite the 12-day Israeli war on Iran last summer, figures on all sides of the political spectrum came together in a rare show of unity, denouncing Israel for striking their country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Spot striking tropical flowers, colorful birds, and perhaps even a monkey in the forest canopy around the cascades.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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