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
Canceling events like the read-in is part of a coordinated and calculated attempt to erase Black identity, sever access to knowledge, and disassemble pathways to equity and justice.
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Five years later, the home was disassembled and carefully moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to the grounds of Woodlawn, a historic house museum once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Maintenance Some ceramic coffee grinders are easier to disassemble and clean than others but are overall much simpler to maintain than electric coffee grinders.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Five years later, the home was disassembled and carefully moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to the grounds of Woodlawn, a historic house museum once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
The city sold the elevated water tank site on the corner of Persimmon and Eighth to DRA Properties, LLC for $1,000 in November with the stipulation that the company would disassemble, remove and dispose of the water tower at its own expense within 18 months of the sale, according to city documents.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
Maintenance Some ceramic coffee grinders are easier to disassemble and clean than others but are overall much simpler to maintain than electric coffee grinders.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble
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Rublev, who reacted similarly after Joao Fonseca dismantled him at the Australian Open in January, has sought to manage the self-flagellating anger that has marked his worst moments on court, but still feels further away from the top of the sport than ever.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Companies like Meta, Amazon and Walmart began dismantling diversity programs before Trump took office, and many more backed off after his inauguration.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Remove from heat and add bourbon; return to heat and cook over medium, swirling pan frequently and spooning sugar mixture over cherries, until raw alcohol aroma mostly dissipates and cherries are soft, about 3 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Target store employee and customer excitement for Pride Month has dissipated as a result of the company’s shift, according to the senior leader.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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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
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Scientists are still searching for answers about how Y. pestis evolved and dispersed, but recent analysis of ancient and modern Y. pestis samples revealed how plague managed to persist among humans for hundreds of years after pandemic waves petered out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Impact grants now allow up to $20,000 to be dispersed per business.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 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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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Of course, the teeny sensors are currently the only parts of the boat that don’t dissolve away, though the article suggests that the team is working to make those edible, too.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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This trend is emerging now because the constraints that made intelligence and expertise scarce are dissolving.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 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
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This marks a significant expansion of the President's Choice line, which sees its limited-release bottles quickly disappear into the hands of bourbon collectors and whiskey enthusiasts.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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