as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
The storm brought with it one symbolic bit of dismantling.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
His work dismantling an illicit money-changing operation in Miami even earned him a public rebuke in 2010 from Hugo Chávez, Maduro’s predecessor.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Everett Landco, a joint venture redeveloping the former marine terminal, said on its website that its October operations included taking down storage tanks and dismantling offices at the location.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Joint operations should prioritize dismantling the networks that supply cartels with both weapons and technology.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
By embracing mobile and AI tools, SIFF isn’t chasing trends but dismantling barriers, turning digital literacy into artistic agency.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Decommissioning and disposal is also easier because the modules, once powered down and defueled, can be removed in whole for dismantling.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Mexico's government has begun dismantling a large migrant shelter in Nogales, citing a lack of occupants despite initial preparations for a surge in deportations from the United States, according to the mayor.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Richland County, so far unable to generate interest from outside buyers, has been slowly dismantling its former campus piece by piece.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
His work dismantling an illicit money-changing operation in Miami even earned him a public rebuke in 2010 from Hugo Chávez, Maduro’s predecessor.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Everett Landco, a joint venture redeveloping the former marine terminal, said on its website that its October operations included taking down storage tanks and dismantling offices at the location.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Joint operations should prioritize dismantling the networks that supply cartels with both weapons and technology.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
By embracing mobile and AI tools, SIFF isn’t chasing trends but dismantling barriers, turning digital literacy into artistic agency.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Decommissioning and disposal is also easier because the modules, once powered down and defueled, can be removed in whole for dismantling.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Mexico's government has begun dismantling a large migrant shelter in Nogales, citing a lack of occupants despite initial preparations for a surge in deportations from the United States, according to the mayor.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Richland County, so far unable to generate interest from outside buyers, has been slowly dismantling its former campus piece by piece.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
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Mahama worked with a team to complete this project, unloading four trucks of scrap metal, tirelessly extracting the matter, and disassembling railway cars.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lab groups could detect gas generation or particle fracturing without disassembling cells.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In light of the delays, the NEADA is calling on utilities to suspend the practice of disconnecting service for households who don’t pay their bills until federal LIHEAP funds are released.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ford had recalled 175,000 vehicles on Wednesday, owing to moonroof wind deflectors detaching.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Emptying the dust cup was simple thanks to clear arrow indicators, although detaching it from the wand first added a small inconvenience.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 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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Where to Stay While Umbria isn’t massive, dividing your trip into at least two home bases is highly recommended to appreciate the region’s slower tempo.—
John Skelton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The parallels between 1956-57 and 2023-25 are striking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Washington State design professionals on the AD PRO Directory capture the region’s natural beauty through their striking residential and commercial projects.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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