as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
The end of that conflict followed the people’s dismantling of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the reunification of Germany and finally the disintegration in 1991 of the Soviet Union.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Last year, approximately three hundred and fifty-two thousand civil servants left their jobs, fulfilling one of the Administration’s stated goals of dismantling the government bureaucracy and demoralizing the federal workforce.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Canada was dismantling France 10-2 when Wilson and French defenseman Pierre Crinon got into it during the third period.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, state officials reported dismantling a clandestine drug laboratory located south of Ensenada, marking the ninth such laboratory shut down by authorities in the span of a year.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Real equity means expanding what delivers, not dismantling it to satisfy ideology.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
My approach involves raising wages, protecting affordable housing, and dismantling the workforce barriers that follow people after incarceration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Now the federal government is dismantling them with nary a congressional vote or public debate.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
His passion for cinema is driven by a need to center the Hawaiian perspective, reclaiming narratives and dismantling long-standing stereotypes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Last year, approximately three hundred and fifty-two thousand civil servants left their jobs, fulfilling one of the Administration’s stated goals of dismantling the government bureaucracy and demoralizing the federal workforce.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Canada was dismantling France 10-2 when Wilson and French defenseman Pierre Crinon got into it during the third period.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, state officials reported dismantling a clandestine drug laboratory located south of Ensenada, marking the ninth such laboratory shut down by authorities in the span of a year.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Real equity means expanding what delivers, not dismantling it to satisfy ideology.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
My approach involves raising wages, protecting affordable housing, and dismantling the workforce barriers that follow people after incarceration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Now the federal government is dismantling them with nary a congressional vote or public debate.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
His passion for cinema is driven by a need to center the Hawaiian perspective, reclaiming narratives and dismantling long-standing stereotypes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 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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If passed, the bill would allow some residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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
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Several have reported their medals detaching from their ribbons and, in one case, even breaking in half.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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This causes the uterine lining to stop thickening and to break down, detaching the embryo.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Defense disputes the case McGuire’s attorney, Joseph Tacopina, argued that the petite nurse was physically incapable of killing her 6-foot-3-inch, 210-pound husband, let alone dismembering his body.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 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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Cool the sauce quickly by dividing it into multiple shallow containers, and make sure to refrigerate within two hours of cooking.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heating Degree Days are calculated by taking the day's high temperature and adding it to the day's low temperature, then dividing by 2 and subtracting that value from 65.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Completed this year by Plus Development on nearly an acre of land that previously held a 1970s house, the striking stone and flat-roof structure on Stone Meadow Lane has only just become available, asking a smidge under $20 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rarely do these pieces directly echo the two men’s interpersonal drama, but the information adds context to the actors’ enchanting movements, which are backed by gorgeous outfits and striking set design that accentuate the mythical tales being played out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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