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
Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The 707 was disassembled and towed to the library site.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
To receive a replacement, disassemble the high chair, cut the restraints and seat cover, and email photo proof that the item has been taken apart.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Over nine months, the chapel's 30 tons of stone and 18,000 French terra-cotta roof tiles were carefully disassembled, labeled and shipped to Milwaukee.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Imagine a mayor who claimed to champion working people while dismantling protections against anti-Latino discrimination because of opposition to Mexico’s government.—
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Until those power structures are dismantled and Rodríguez's control is meaningfully reduced, Delgado said, Venezuelans will continue to live in fear and will not feel safe.—
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If a kid understands the reason for the discrepancy, research seems to prove that the negative effects dissipate.—
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The fog will likely linger through the early morning hours before dissipating by 9 am.—
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At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group.—
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In an era defined by economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and a workforce increasingly detached from traditional career paths, Ben Hur’s perspective encourages a different way of thinking about how markets might be used.—
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Protesters at times refused orders to disperse, sitting in the roadway.—
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That’s inevitable for any night that has Ozomatli performing in the first half-hour and dispersing through the aisles — right on the heels of the aforementioned kids’ choir performance.—
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Oh, and don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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Bouillon cubes dissolved in white wine and milk lend an incredibly savory flavor, which is accompanied by Parmesan and pepper.—
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This idea animates every encounter between Ma and Boomba until the distinction between good and bad, right and wrong, begins to dissolve.—
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The build centers around three pairs of floor rails extending from the tailgate up to the front row and a series of individual seats that easily mount to and dismount from those rails.—
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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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That small body swathed like a mummy, our blind flight over the treetops, the prospect of disappearing in the middle of the jungle without a trace—all this converged to focus a singular intensity on the moment.—
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Last month, at least 16 files on the Department of Justice’s webpage that contained files on Epstein were reportedly found to have disappeared from its website, according to The Associated Press.—
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“Disassemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassemble. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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