as in disassembles
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantles
The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump dismantles Education Department Since taking office Trump has singled out the Department of Education as something to get rid of.
—Jonathan Carter, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantles
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Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The push, pull and discovery of these motives morph into a violent blowout that ultimately dismembers their existing familial foundation.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The model divides decision-making into three layers, including base, action, and evaluation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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This strikes me as an inelegant way to write Tommy off the show, if that’s indeed what’s happening.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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When midnight strikes, everything shifts.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dismantles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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