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 Iger proceeded to restructure the company, dismantling the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Division. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Another project with Rochester Institute of Technology and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will center on a system for sorting and dismantling textile waste for recycling. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The office administering the program is made up of the remnants of USAID’s Africa portfolio, folded into State after the agency’s dismantling in 2025. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 Hezbollah arose after Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon, which was aimed at dismantling the Palestine Liberation Organization’s presence in the country. — Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 His first moves prioritized deleveraging and simplification such as cutting central overhead and dismantling GE’s bloated headquarters infrastructure. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Earlier this month, the United States, which has long criticized the court, announced a campaign aimed at dismantling the 24-year-old institution. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 But this year, record-breaking temperatures are dismantling our expectations and making many of our indoor, winter habits our new summer habits. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Spain’s dismantling of favourites France has certainly shaken up The Athletic’s ranking of the top 50 players at the World Cup, but just how much? — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
  1. disassembling
  2. disconnecting
  3. detaching
  4. dismembering
  5. dismounting
  6. dividing
  7. striking
Verb
  • Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
Definition of disassembling
Verb
  • Try disconnecting your router on a weekend afternoon and play board games with your family.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • Finally, truly respecting time off, with no guilt for employees disconnecting, demonstrates a supportive culture.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of disconnecting
Verb
  • 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
  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of detaching
Verb
  • Another photo showed blue plastic fragments embedded in a knee, which prosecutors maintain are from an inflatable pool d4vd allegedly used while dismembering the body.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with killing and dismembering the 14-year-old.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of dismembering
Verb
  • 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 risk appears when new stores begin dividing existing demand rather than creating it.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of dividing
Verb
  • Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Preparing to depart for Charlotte this week as LAFC’s lone representative in the MLS All-Star Game, Son continued his recent form by striking a right-footed shot low inside the far post.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of striking

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