DISMANTLING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

dismantling

verb

present participle of dismantle

as in disassembling

to take apart dismantle the table for easier transport

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Recent Examples of dismantling Washington is dismantling its own order just as America’s role has grown more important to the rest of the world. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 25 June 2026 While dismantling the graveyard, in 1824, the headstones were removed, but the bodies remained. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 One goal away from surpassing his best World Cup campaign in 2022, Messi is dismantling milestones to guide Argentina toward back-to-back glory. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026 The war in Iran raised recession risk, and the federal government is systematically dismantling the funding streams California has depended on for decades. — Mike Gatto, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 In January, video from CNN affiliate WPVI showed work crews dismantling large display panels at the site with crowbars. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Bonamici wants to impeach over McMahon's dismantling the Education Department. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 25 June 2026 During the New York Knicks’ championship run in June, the franchise’s star point guard took a moment out from dismantling Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to send well wishes to a specific group of his fans watching from far away. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 Critically, legislators inadvertently worsened the situation by deactivating accounts, thereby dismantling existing parental controls developed by Apple and Google. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
There for a while, before the recall was officially issued, there were dealers taking care of these problems under warranty, but what that entailed was essentially disassembling the entire engine, right?

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026

Definition of disassembling

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The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.

— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.

— Karla Radka, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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For several months, investigators alleged that Herrling kept the scheme going by moving Wilding's body to her apartment and dismembering it, although his remains were never found (investigators claimed it was disposed of in the San Francisco Bay).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 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
The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025

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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

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One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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