disassembly

noun

Definition of disassemblynext
as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of disassembly When choosing a hamster cage, try to find one that doesn’t require too much complicated disassembly in order to clean it. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Like Apple, Lenovo had low disassembly scores. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 To take on the task, the company is using AI and robotics for both the process of the redesign and for the disassembly. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 My apprenticeship began with a simple disassembly, a typical exercise for new employees. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Most midrange tables shouldn’t be too difficult to move around, but the top-of-the-line shuffleboard tables can weigh as much as 300 pounds, which is incredibly difficult to move without partial disassembly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 Mercedes also promises other upgrades throughout, including an improved folding table design, an awning further optimized for assembly and disassembly, a more efficient coolbox in the driver's-side kitchen block, and smoother drawer slides. — New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026 As has been suggested for post-consumer apparel textile recycling, the report calls for footwear companies to design shoes for disassembly and material separation needed for recycling, without compromising durability or long-term performance. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembly
  1. decomposition
  2. cleavage
  3. segmentation
  4. subdivision
  5. dismemberment
  6. breakup
  7. fractionation
  8. dissolution
Noun
  • Authorities also found numerous dead animals in advanced stages of decomposition, including hundreds of chickens that investigators said had been discarded in bags and fed to the dogs, according to The Straits Times and The Standard.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Investigators also found additional remains in advanced stages of decomposition, the sheriff’s office said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
Definition of decomposition
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  • As shared by the brand, Lipa's look consisted of a custom cleavage-baring dress crafted from floral lace.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Definition of cleavage
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  • As the evolution of stadium concessions has grown, driven by increasing scale, fan segmentation across ticketing types and a heightened expectation of food quality and variety, stadium design allowed for the changes.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Professional is the high-end plan that includes all Free and Standard features, plus advanced segmentation, advanced drag-and-drop workflows, pop-up forms, batch sending, time zone sends, and optimal time sends.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 22 June 2026
Definition of segmentation
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  • The eastern flank of the fire also made a significant push north, but fire crews were able to protect the Glade Ranch subdivision and Benchmark Lookout, Cook said.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • Superior Court Judge Alex Manning issued the order June 15 prohibiting the county’s top administrator from getting close to Amit Mehrotra, a neighbor in the Ellard subdivision in Roswell, and from harassing or intimidating Mehrotra or his family.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of subdivision
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  • Allows the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue lifetime disabled parking permits, removing the current four-year renewal requirement, to people with a permanent dismemberment or an amputation (HB 961).
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Allows the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue lifetime disabled parking permits, removing the current four-year renewal requirement, to people with a permanent dismemberment or an amputation (HB 961).
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of dismemberment
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  • The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • Decarbonizing air travel The purification and fractionation steps are being developed jointly by scientists from TU Graz, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Portugal’s national energy laboratory (LNEG).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Additionally, Scotto is optimistic about MPLX delivering mid-single-digit EBITDA growth beyond 2026, driven by contributions from the Eiger pipeline and its Gulf Coast fractionation and export facilities, along with potential mergers and acquisitions.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
Definition of fractionation
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  • The agency continues to struggle with chronic staffing shortages, declining employee morale, and the recent dissolution of its union relationship.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Following the abrupt dissolution of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video app, Shin stressed that there are no plans to use A24’s existing IP to create GenAI tools.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of dissolution

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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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