1
as in to dismantle
to take apart
they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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as in to dissipate
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the class was slow to disassemble, many waiting around to ask the instructor some questions
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Recent Examples of disassemble
Notably, the facility is modular and expandable, allowing it to be disassembled and reassembled on location as productions require.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Part of the Janus Program, the February 15, 2026 event, called Operation Windlord, involved three C-17s loaded with an unfueled Ward250 next-generation microreactor that had been disassembled into eight distinct modules.
—David Szondy
february 21, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Part of the Janus Program, the February 15, 2026 event, called Operation Windlord, involved three C-17s loaded with an unfueled Ward250 next-generation microreactor that had been disassembled into eight distinct modules.
—David Szondy
february 21, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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When one chopper broke down, another would be dismantled for parts to fix it.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Before dismantling programs designed to prepare young people for the inevitable return to society, policymakers should ask whether doing so would actually make communities safer.—
Sean Garcia Leys,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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The whir of an ambulance rose and dissipated, leaving behind the hum of rolling traffic.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thick, fluffy clouds that had been surrounding the launch pad have mostly dissipated.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Then the drones detach from their charging mechanism and take off.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to the notice, the metal bristles can easily detach during use and could, therefore, become embedded in food and accidentally swallowed, potentially causing serious internal injuries.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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An electro-osmotic pump (a device that disperses liquids with electrical force) controls the fragrance delivery precisely, ensuring steady scent production with minimal timing gaps.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a millennial Jewish woman who supports progressive candidates, this attitude feels stale and disconnected from the current political moment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Besides causing building foundations to crack and roadways to heave, the expansion and contraction can cause pipes to disconnect, and the pipe couplings that an Atmos predecessor installed are not resistant to pulling out, the board found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo revamps maritime forces to improve ship management Meanwhile, Japan has also reorganized its maritime forces to streamline operations and speed up decision-making, dissolving the Fleet Escort Force and creating a new Fleet Surface Force to centrally oversee its surface vessels.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Add sugar and stir until sugar has completely dissolved.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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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 shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bethany Markowski disappeared one month after her 11th birthday.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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