as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
And beyond that, Congress has shown virtually no interest in dismantling America’s tangled web of dealer franchise laws.
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
In response to the city clearing out the Cedar Avenue occupation, the activist organizations behind the blockades complained on social media about MPD officers dismantling three different roadblocks.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The team’s underlying flaws came to the forefront during a calamitous 2024-25, prompting president and general manager Chris Drury to begin an arduous dismantling process that caused friction throughout the organization and cast several core players aside.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bit by bit, the conservative kingmaker’s former friends began dismantling his life’s political work.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The 10-hour dismantling process was scheduled to begin at midnight, and by late morning Sunday the ice is expected to have been exposed to the elements, although insulated tarps will seal in the cold on the sheet.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit is one of many that have been filed since Noem began dismantling TPS protections.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The deaths also come as Mamdani reversed Mayor Adams’ effort to remove homeless people from the streets by dismantling homeless encampments.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
In response to the city clearing out the Cedar Avenue occupation, the activist organizations behind the blockades complained on social media about MPD officers dismantling three different roadblocks.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The team’s underlying flaws came to the forefront during a calamitous 2024-25, prompting president and general manager Chris Drury to begin an arduous dismantling process that caused friction throughout the organization and cast several core players aside.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Bit by bit, the conservative kingmaker’s former friends began dismantling his life’s political work.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
The 10-hour dismantling process was scheduled to begin at midnight, and by late morning Sunday the ice is expected to have been exposed to the elements, although insulated tarps will seal in the cold on the sheet.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit is one of many that have been filed since Noem began dismantling TPS protections.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The deaths also come as Mamdani reversed Mayor Adams’ effort to remove homeless people from the streets by dismantling homeless encampments.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
Verb
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Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic.—
Meredith Nierman,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Well Connected Health reached out to suggest disconnecting and reconnecting my records.—
Liz Salmi,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This causes the uterine lining to stop thickening and to break down, detaching the embryo.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In one sense, detaching goal setting from the start of the Gregorian calendar is reasonable—one can, of course, choose to begin afresh at any moment.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Defense disputes the case McGuire’s attorney, Joseph Tacopina, argued that the petite nurse was physically incapable of killing her 6-foot-3-inch, 210-pound husband, let alone dismembering his body.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Cool the sauce quickly by dividing it into multiple shallow containers, and make sure to refrigerate within two hours of cooking.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heating Degree Days are calculated by taking the day's high temperature and adding it to the day's low temperature, then dividing by 2 and subtracting that value from 65.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The officer fired a single shot from his handgun, striking Sosa-Celis in his right thigh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The practical applications the researchers envision are striking.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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