as in disassembled
to take apart
dismantle the table for easier transport
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Recent Examples of dismantled
But this freedom evaded Russia because the Soviet system was never fully dismantled.
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Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Though the rookie showed promise in his first NBA action, the Celtics were dominated on the glass, dismantled in transition and thumped on both ends of the court throughout a destructive second quarter.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a lifeline for independent journalism and educational programming, especially in rural America, is being systematically dismantled.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Jayson Tatum is recovering from a torn Achilles, and Boston's roster was absolutely dismantled over the summer, one year after hanging another banner.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Not only was the Pride Lounge dismantled, but a lounge for students of color was dissolved, too, Sundaram said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
From artificial intelligence and clean energy to bioengineering and digital governance, the core systems that defined the last century are rapidly being dismantled and replaced.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Experts warn that the $100 million worth of jewelry taken from the Louvre in a brazen daytime heist is likely to be dismantled for its precious gems and metals, destroying artifacts dating back to the Napoleonic era.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
With fear rising over losing federal contracts or facing investigations, corporations have rolled back or dismantled diversity programs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Kathleen Collins, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Though the rookie showed promise in his first NBA action, the Celtics were dominated on the glass, dismantled in transition and thumped on both ends of the court throughout a destructive second quarter.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a lifeline for independent journalism and educational programming, especially in rural America, is being systematically dismantled.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Jayson Tatum is recovering from a torn Achilles, and Boston's roster was absolutely dismantled over the summer, one year after hanging another banner.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Not only was the Pride Lounge dismantled, but a lounge for students of color was dissolved, too, Sundaram said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
From artificial intelligence and clean energy to bioengineering and digital governance, the core systems that defined the last century are rapidly being dismantled and replaced.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Experts warn that the $100 million worth of jewelry taken from the Louvre in a brazen daytime heist is likely to be dismantled for its precious gems and metals, destroying artifacts dating back to the Napoleonic era.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
With fear rising over losing federal contracts or facing investigations, corporations have rolled back or dismantled diversity programs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismantled
Verb
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When the Exposition closed that November, however, it was unceremoniously disassembled, never to be seen again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That correlation shifted in 2018, demonstrating that macroeconomic conditions and federal budgets have become increasingly disconnected.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The conventional wisdom sees meager job growth as largely a result of immigration restrictions and demographics, disconnected from still-healthy GDP-tracking models that capture urgent capex levels and free spending by the affluent.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The diadem – a jeweled headpiece worn by royalty – features 24 Ceylon sapphires and 1,083 diamonds that can be detached and worn as brooches, according to the Louvre.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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When the series was ordered, Thompson, who normally focuses on films, stepped aside and Carter took over, re-creating his predecessor’s design on a soundstage but elaborating on it with additional rooms that felt refined yet emotionally detached.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Magnussen stars as recently widowed and recovering alcoholic Sheriff Red, who launches an investigation as locals begin turning up murdered and dismembered one by one, discovering that the monster feeds on the blood alcohol content of its victims.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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When a prisoner died, they were either buried in unmarked graves or dismembered and thrown to the sharks.—
Maya Duclay,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But like other governer races, voters are divided along partisan lines.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That suggestion struck a nerve.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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In addition to staffing its own Washington Bureau, MSNBC struck a pact with Sky News that will make the latter organization’s coverage of international affairs available to MSNBC’s audiences in the United States.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Dismantled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismantled. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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