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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2
as in to dismantle
to take apart
dismembered the stage settings after the last performance
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Recent Examples of dismember
Walshe is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, Ana, in January 2023.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
By his own admission, they were completely dismembered by the explosion.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
They, too, were shot, killed, dismembered and decapitated.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
By his own admission, they were completely dismembered by the explosion.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
They, too, were shot, killed, dismembered and decapitated.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismember
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The results reinforce what many pediatric specialists have long suspected—that too much screen exposure in early childhood may disrupt normal brain development.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Unlike antifa, the Proud Boys actually did something that disrupted the United States federal government and threatened to derail the peaceful transfer of power.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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His conviction had been vacated weeks earlier after a court found that prosecutors had concealed evidence that would have dismantled the state’s case.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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That’s a figure that breaks the previous record for most units in a week by more than a half-million.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fields got the ball out to Wilson, but behind him, and Talanoa Hufanga broke it up.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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On command, the Arc would detach from the service module and reenter the atmosphere at Mach 20+ with a high sustained g-load to arrive at any location within its orbital inclination zone.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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Not unlike those who have ignored the genocide in Gaza, James remains detached from the geopolitical and humanitarian crimes happening around him.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The fear of further Israeli strikes, particularly on Iran, remains acute in the public’s mind as much of Iranian air defenses likely were destroyed by Israel in June.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Wild were absolutely destroyed in the faceoff circle, losing 44 of 71 (38 percent success rate).—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Besides, moving the portfolio would be like trying to disassemble a plane mid-flight.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The result of Mishra’s efforts is a beautiful structure that reflects its surroundings and is designed to be disassembled when the time comes.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Dismember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismember. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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