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
There’s even a mid-range model costing $150,000 that can be disassembled and packaged into a suitcase to take with you.
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In tapes and installations form the ’70s, Steina uses synthesizers, computers, and more to cause her images to warp, strobe, and disassemble, effectively reordering what visual art can look like in real time.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
While Apple's low marks are partially due the difficulty involved in disassembling MacBooks, Lenovo appears to be withholding information from shoppers deemed critical to right-to-repair legislation and accessibility.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Meze Audio claims its commitment to craftsmanship and longevity goes as far as making every component in the POET headphones easy to disassemble and replace.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In tapes and installations form the ’70s, Steina uses synthesizers, computers, and more to cause her images to warp, strobe, and disassemble, effectively reordering what visual art can look like in real time.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
While Apple's low marks are partially due the difficulty involved in disassembling MacBooks, Lenovo appears to be withholding information from shoppers deemed critical to right-to-repair legislation and accessibility.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Meze Audio claims its commitment to craftsmanship and longevity goes as far as making every component in the POET headphones easy to disassemble and replace.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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The cuts are part of the broader effort led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce and dismantle U.S. agencies.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk's attempt to unilaterally dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Note that Apple provided us with the 15-inch version of the Air to test and that the 13-inch version may throttle a bit more aggressively, depending on how well its heatsink dissipates heat.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The rush to judgment did not dissipate with Worthy’s release.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, if a manager is burnt out or detached, that negativity can quickly permeate the group.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Detach Removable Parts If the waffle maker has removable parts, detach them from the unit and wash them by hand or in the dishwasher, following the manufacturer's cleaning guidelines.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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This inflationary period, begun by the Big Bang, continued, and the universe dispersed and cooled.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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And so, just be mindful of how this resource, which is a city resource, is being dispersed.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The banking system is disconnected from the rest of the world.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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The pellet dissolves and helps with blood flow.2 Research has found MUSE to be 50-65% successful.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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When will the Department of Education be dissolved?—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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There are still matches when Isak is on the fringes — Bournemouth, Fulham and West Ham in 2025 — and when his hold-up play disappears, leaving Newcastle toothless up top.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engagement disappears, and the content falls flat—or worse.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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