as in disassembling
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantling
Critically, legislators inadvertently worsened the situation by deactivating accounts, thereby dismantling existing parental controls developed by Apple and Google.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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.
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Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
In January, video from CNN affiliate WPVI showed work crews dismantling large display panels at the site with crowbars.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
While dismantling the graveyard, in 1824, the headstones were removed, but the bodies remained.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 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.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Bonamici wants to impeach over McMahon's dismantling the Education Department.
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Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Washington is dismantling its own order just as America’s role has grown more important to the rest of the world.
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Ian Bremmer,
Time,
25 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.
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Mike Gatto,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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
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
While dismantling the graveyard, in 1824, the headstones were removed, but the bodies remained.
—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 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
Bonamici wants to impeach over McMahon's dismantling the Education Department.
—
Arthur Jones Ii,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantling
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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?
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Take the bird feeder apart, disassembling it into as many parts as possible to ensure a thorough deep clean of both the interior and exterior.
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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.
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Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
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Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
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Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
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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.
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The sheriff's office alleged that Larry admitted to returning home from work in 1998 and finding his father dead, then dismembering the body with a manual hand saw.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
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Fast forward to 2020, and Middleton welcomed Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to Buckingham Palace while wearing a sapphire pendant that bore a striking resemblance to the stone in Diana’s necklace.
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“Dismantling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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