as in disassembles
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantles
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Critics argue the move dismantles a key tool in fighting institutional and systemic discrimination.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Critics argue the move dismantles a key tool in fighting institutional and systemic discrimination.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantles
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Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The push, pull and discovery of these motives morph into a violent blowout that ultimately dismembers their existing familial foundation.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Druski's skit divides social media In the skit, Druski is seen portraying a white woman with blonde hair, which viewers compared to Erica Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The river supplies drinking water and irrigation to tens of millions of people across the West, but the system that divides its water, based on agreements more than a century old, is under increasing strain after years of drought and declining reservoir levels.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The offense comes out and strikes quick, two drives in a row.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities Bahreini’s announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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