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
Then, disassemble any of the removable parts Fill your sink with warm, soapy water.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
This is great news for some IKEA hackers out there who have disassembled and modified the existing amber lamp's bulb using tape and even nail polish.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.
—Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
The bits disassemble to fit into a pocket or backpack.
—Simon Heptinstall
december 11, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2025
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
This is great news for some IKEA hackers out there who have disassembled and modified the existing amber lamp's bulb using tape and even nail polish.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.
—Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
The bits disassemble to fit into a pocket or backpack.
—Simon Heptinstall
december 11, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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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
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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
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The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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But whatever momentum might have been generated by the first round of talks in January appeared to have dissipated by the start of the second gathering.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a hot silver market, collectible premiums can become detached from fundamentals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But McCullough did find some time to detach from his job and prioritize his personal life following his first season as the Miami Marlins’ manager.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officer Norma Eisenman, an LAPD spokeswoman, said police made 51 arrests Saturday evening, with 47 adults and three juveniles cited and released for failure to disperse.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Participants were also asked to discuss whether markets should be centrally located, located on the South and West sides or dispersed throughout the city.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Republican strategists argue the message risks looking disconnected from voters’ daily concerns.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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There was also another hose disconnected for driving cooling, which affects airflow.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then, when the US and Mexico dissolved their joint screwworm commission in 2012, the US handed over that facility to the Mexican government, which shut it down soon as the threat waned.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stir and allow the gelatin to dissolve for 10 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 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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Hawke, who disappears into the role of Hart, is also nominated for an Academy Award for best actor.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other people whose arrests were documented by the detainees committee have disappeared into the prisons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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