as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
As a result, emergency responders first dismantled the train’s luggage rack and seats and then removed the armrest using a saw.
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David Chiu, People.com, 27 May 2025
Related article More than a dozen states, DC sue Trump administration over ‘dismantling’ of federal health agencies
Years in the making, advocates for miners heralded the new standards as a breakthrough.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
But that won’t matter to this Supreme Court, which has demonstrated a certain glee in dismantling precedent.
—James Thomas Snyder, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
The Trump administration says the layoffs were carried out as part of the effort spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut costs and head counts across the federal government, and are not part of the effort to dismantle the agency.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 27 May 2025
Related article More than a dozen states, DC sue Trump administration over ‘dismantling’ of federal health agencies
Years in the making, advocates for miners heralded the new standards as a breakthrough.
—Taylor Sisk, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
But that won’t matter to this Supreme Court, which has demonstrated a certain glee in dismantling precedent.
—James Thomas Snyder, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
The Trump administration says the layoffs were carried out as part of the effort spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut costs and head counts across the federal government, and are not part of the effort to dismantle the agency.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
Verb
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The airfield was generally a few miles behind the front, so as the front moved, the men had to disassemble, then reassemble the hangar.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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However, be sure the feeder is easy to disassemble for cleaning and replace any leaking feeders.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The top of the ring is attached via magnets and can be detached.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2025
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The severity of the condition depends on how much of the placenta has detached.—
Lisa McCarty,
SELF,
21 May 2025
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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For the second time in a little over a year a Fayetteville man charged with killing and dismembering a woman stood before a judge Friday morning and, at the last minute,... Subscribe to continue reading, or log in.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Ehsan Jafri, an elderly Congress Party politician, was paraded naked and then dismembered and burned.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While Townshend's post suggested an amicable split, Starkey struck a different tone in response at the time.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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One protester, who climbed up and sat on the neck of the bull, was told to dismount by a New York City police officer.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where Yasuke could block with his teppo after being dismounted instead of his melee weapon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Divided Society Finally, the uneven distribution of access to and benefits from humanoid technology could divide society even further.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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These changes, called genetic mutations, cause bone marrow cells to grow and divide too quickly.11 Experts don’t fully understand why these genetic mutations happen.—
Health,
Health,
24 May 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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