DISASSEMBLE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

disassemble

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl

Definition of disassemble

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 While some companies attribute layoffs to AI, the technology primarily disassembles jobs by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex work. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Clean a moka pot after every use by disassembling it and rinsing the parts with water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 But one level of magnitude higher, and cities—unlike the monochromatic green of a verdant forest canopy—disassemble into a chaotic and seemingly irrational patchwork of microenvironments. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disassemble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble

Verb

In Minneapolis, another has gone viral for videos of himself dismantling the equipment with bolt cutters.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
Denker said much of the racetrack and other structures will be gone by Labor Day, but the viewing suites will take three to four weeks to dismantle because of their size.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismantle

Verb

The study hypothesized that the sickle was added before the body fully decomposed since no joints were detached or displaced, as archaeologists would expect if a grave were to be disturbed after the body became a skeleton.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The Nuggets appear detached from reality, lacking a clear direction.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of detach

Verb

At one point, police appeared to use pepper spray to disperse an area of the crowd, but a festive vibe quickly resumed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The Retired Police Canine Foundation was selected as the recipient of these funds and is in charge of dispersing them to handlers across the state.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of disperse

Verb

Department crews disconnected an eight-inch water main on Wednesday to conduct emergency repairs, resulting in a temporary water outage for the area.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
How bizarre, off-putting and disconnected from the NFL would that be?

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disconnect

Verb

When the reactor is running, aluminum dissolved within the alloy moves toward the outer surface of the metal components.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
After his spaceflight, Jähn led East Germany's new Space Training Centre at Eggersdorf near Strausberg until 1990, when the East German Air Force was dissolved.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissolve

Verb

Governing bodies in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County have adopted similar policies requiring people to dismount e-bikes when traveling through public parks.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the owner of the carriage involved in the fatal crash suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse, according to union officials, who said the driver improperly dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of dismount

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But as the government cracked down on the demonstrations, killing thousands according to estimates by human rights groups, Moaiery told me the people’s hope had disappeared.

— Jim Sciutto, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Many of the once-popular subcompact options have disappeared, such as the Chevy Spark and the Hyundai Accent.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026