DISASSEMBLING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

disassembling

verb

present participle of disassemble

as in dismantling

to take apart they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

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as in dissipating

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 disassembling Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 There for a while, before the recall was officially issued, there were dealers taking care of these problems under warranty, but what that entailed was essentially disassembling the entire engine, right? — Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026 The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach. — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 To prevent the genetic material from disassembling too quickly, vaccine developers enclose the mRNA in a specialized mix of tiny fatty molecules called lipid nanoparticles. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026 The reality of disassembling an over 8-ton animal was graphic. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025 Airlines are trying to minimize impacts on travelers, but Harteveldt compared the challenge to disassembling Humpty Dumpty without smashing him into 1,000 pieces. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

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Iger proceeded to restructure the company, dismantling the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Division.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Another project with Rochester Institute of Technology and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will center on a system for sorting and dismantling textile waste for recycling.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of dismantling

Verb

Instead of continuing his work with Gates, Buffett has begun dispersing his wealth entirely through his children.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2026
The same number of stars will be in the league, and better dispersing them throughout all 30 markets could help revive interest across the country.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of dispersing

Verb

Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of detaching

Verb

If your dispenser has a latch that flaps open, make sure there is nothing blocking the flap to keep the pod from releasing and dissolving.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, a Hamas official publicly announced that the group was dissolving its government so the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza could take over.

— Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of dissolving

Verb

The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.

— Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025

Definition of dismounting

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As Fortune reported, a generation watching AI hollow out entry-level work is increasingly deciding to skip corporate careers altogether rather than line up for a bottom rung that's disappearing anyway.

— Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Public records related to the LAPD began disappearing from a city of Los Angeles website last April, according to a UCLA professor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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