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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2
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
Step One: Unplug the humidifier, empty the water reservoir, and disassemble the components.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
It was found disassembled in an oven in one of the apartments, according to an arrest warrant.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Modular design: Her components can be easily disassembled and reassembled, allowing for portability and customization according to user needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
It was found disassembled in an oven in one of the apartments, according to an arrest warrant.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Modular design: Her components can be easily disassembled and reassembled, allowing for portability and customization according to user needs.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
Verb
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Kabayel dismantled Zhilei Zhang with a sixth-round KO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trump has sought to fire thousands of federal workers, dismantle independent agencies, end birthright citizenship and impose tariffs on countries that have a trade deficit with the U.S. or have aggrieved him in some other way.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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After Kennedy's nomination advanced out of committee, Republican opposition in the full Senate also appeared to dissipate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2025
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But some of this mystique dissipated in the lead-up to her latest album, her third LP in a near-fifteen-year musical career.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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The second stage is the upper portion of the rocket and is responsible for delivering items into orbit after the first stage has successfully propelled the rocket into Earth’s upper atmosphere and detached itself.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Carry it as a wristlet for a cute and easy way to take essentials on the go, or detach the removable strap and use it as a wallet.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Panasonic also claims the dryer uses electrostatic shock to disperse water molecules into tinier nano-sized particles, which might reduce hair damage.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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Swarming leadership offers a dynamic alternative, enabling teams to self-organize, tackle complex challenges collectively, and disperse once the problem is solved.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Library Master Plan adopted unanimously by the city highlights that without investments, these vital technology services could become unreliable or inaccessible and could leave vulnerable populations further disconnected.—
Patrick Stewart,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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And since so many of us rely on our phones to disconnect, know that cyber activities show mixed results.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s also the rarer insoluble fiber supplements, which don’t dissolve, form a gel, or get fermented, like calcium polycarbophil (FiberCon) and wheat bran.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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If the New Moon in Pisces dissolves boundaries, the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo weaves them back together through daily rituals, small acts of care, and the devotion of tending to the present moment.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
18 Feb. 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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But the billionaire heiress disappeared (as Season 2 viewers know).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Afterwards, major characters — especially Pathi, the film’s most intriguing fixture — slowly disappear from the screen without much further inquiry into their interiority, as even potentially gut-churning, violent reveals are relegated to mere implications.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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