as in to disassemble
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantle
Experts in atomic power were few, so Captain Rickover dispatched Mr. Carter, age 28, and his team to help dismantle the stricken plant.
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Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Following the Las Vegas run, 50 Cent will travel to Europe in 2025 for shows in cities including London, Paris and Glasgow.
50 Cent told PEOPLE in October about his plans for the six-night residency and how not having to dismantle the set after each show would impact the performances.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Pushpa is the story of a young angry man who was deprived of basic amenities due to social prejudices and decides to dismantle the entire system of society and authority to avenge himself.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Due to the number of YouTubers, TikTokers, thrill-seekers and other tourists sneaking on the picturesque yet off-limits beauty spot, authorities made the decision to dismantle the steps, at a cost of $2.5 million.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Following the Las Vegas run, 50 Cent will travel to Europe in 2025 for shows in cities including London, Paris and Glasgow.
50 Cent told PEOPLE in October about his plans for the six-night residency and how not having to dismantle the set after each show would impact the performances.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Pushpa is the story of a young angry man who was deprived of basic amenities due to social prejudices and decides to dismantle the entire system of society and authority to avenge himself.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Due to the number of YouTubers, TikTokers, thrill-seekers and other tourists sneaking on the picturesque yet off-limits beauty spot, authorities made the decision to dismantle the steps, at a cost of $2.5 million.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantle
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After practicing on a mock-up of the damaged reactor, Mr. Carter and the others, sealed in protective suits, entered the radioactive wreckage, disassembling it piece by piece.Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Students will also be taught how to assemble and disassemble weapons.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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His nephew, Alex Fries — the son of Renner’s sister Kym — was detaching the chain connecting the car to the plow, but Renner couldn’t see him and became concerned for his safety.Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bridge The Leadership Gap When a critical disconnect emerges between senior management and frontline operations, executives often become increasingly detached from their workforce's day-to-day realities.Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Promoting frequent breaks, disconnecting after work hours and maximizing vacation time are crucial for sustaining well-being.Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Walshe, 49, of Cohasset, is accused of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, dismembering her body on New Years 2023 and hiding it in dumpsters around Greater Boston.Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2025
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The two-stage success in selling the company’s Australian coal assets will raise $4.9 billion for Anglo American which is surgically dismembering itself rather than accept a merger proposal from the world’s biggest mining company, BHP.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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His bullets struck two officers—who are in stable condition—before officers returned fire.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.David Axe, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The footage, apparently shot by a Ukrainian drone, shows dismounted infantry attacking in columns across an open field without much apparent support from vehicles, artillery or aircraft.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, the US government announced a new round of regulations on global AI chip exports, dividing the world into roughly three tiers of access.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Other volunteers set up in the job center’s parking lot to divide donations into care packages of food, toiletries, water and clothing.Yvonne Condes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Dismantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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