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as in dismantles
to take apart
they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
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as in disperses
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 disassembles
For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.
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Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Reviewers appreciate that the machine disassembles easily and is dishwasher safe.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembles
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This fact dismantles any suggestion that founder ownership determined the outcome.—
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That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.—
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In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.—
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
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Entire landscapes are molded to convey a vision of artistic substance that detaches viewers from their outside worlds.—
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The exoskeleton detaches from the base, supporting the circular design goal.—
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Why Light Distance Matters Like sound, light intensity dissipates or gets weaker farther from the source.—
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The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.—
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Alberta’s original Nordic spa disconnects bathers from technology while connecting them to the great outdoors.—
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Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.—
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The short answer is that toothpaste contains a detergent that dissolves fat.—
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Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.—
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If the money's not coming in, the money disappears.—
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Anna disappears after her daughter’s death, essentially ghosting her life—including her job as a news anchor in Atlanta.—
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The California Association of Realtors also predicts that, as economic uncertainty fades and rates begin to decline more steadily, the housing market should improve throughout 2026.—
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Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.—
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“Disassembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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