1
as in to disrupt
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump
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as in to dismantle
to take apart
dismembered the stage settings after the last performance
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Recent Examples of dismember
An Italian scientist who disappeared during a volunteer trip in South America has been found dismembered inside a suitcase in northern Colombia.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In the first camp, evidence showed that at least two mammoths had been dismembered.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
Elks Clubbers are dislodged and dismembered.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The series chronicled Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters), the serial killer who dismembered 17 men between 1978 and 1991.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In the first camp, evidence showed that at least two mammoths had been dismembered.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
Elks Clubbers are dislodged and dismembered.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The series chronicled Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters), the serial killer who dismembered 17 men between 1978 and 1991.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismember
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This decision by the Russian Federation will undoubtedly endanger lives and disrupt critical HIV prevention efforts for ordinary Russian citizens.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The number of executive orders that are essentially dismantling federal agencies and allowing DOGE to essentially lay off people add more layers to investors’ concerns.—
Chuck Jones,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The only Heat players ruled out Wednesday are Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Kevin Love (personal reasons) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beads and sequins, whether glued on or delicately sown, can detach, melt, or lose their shape.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Decking With outdoor decking, the problem is usually boards that have completely detached from the deck framing.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The gangs have resumed kidnappings, while burning hospitals and destroying schools.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, the artwork was destroyed.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Drummond ends up dead, Mark uses his tie, stained with Drummond's blood, to gain access to the room where Gemma has been ordered to disassemble a baby’s crib, and the couple have a tearful reunion and head for the exits.—
Gary Levin,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most of the sets were built in Toronto, disassembled, and flown to Iqaluit for reassembly, with each piece put on palettes and packed to fit the cargo plane’s fuselage.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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People want to disconnect, and the Capella wants to help them in big and small ways.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the acting isn’t capable of conveying the language, then people are going to disconnect.—
Jeanne Rawdin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Dismember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismember. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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