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
Nasser Hospital received at least 15 bodies following the strike but determining an exact count was challenging due to the condition of the victims, many of whom were dismembered, severely burned or decapitated.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Anderson dismembered Robinson and littered parts of her body throughout the county after killing her.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Shortly after, violence ensued, and the alpha male together with a few of his allies killed and dismembered the little one.
—Susana Monsó, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Jason Thornburg, 44, was sentenced to death for killing and dismembering three people whose bodies were found in 2021 in a burning Fort Worth dumpster.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors allege Anderson dismembered Robinson and littered parts of her body throughout the county after killing her.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Shortly after, violence ensued, and the alpha male together with a few of his allies killed and dismembered the little one.
—Susana Monsó, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Jason Thornburg, 44, was sentenced to death for killing and dismembering three people whose bodies were found in 2021 in a burning Fort Worth dumpster.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismember
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This sweeping decision could disrupt housing assistance, healthcare and education programs, disaster relief, and other programs that depend on federal dollars.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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The combination of strong winds and cold temperatures may also create concerns for those relying on heating sources that could be disrupted by power outages.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other companies that have rolled back some DEI programs include Boeing, which dismantled its DEI office, Lowe’s and Walmart.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Malkin confirmed to The Athletic his home security system was dismantled, a safe left open and the rings — from the Penguins’ 2009, 2016 and 2017 championship teams — were missing.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lady Gaga, who stars as the titular villain's partner in crime, has finally broken her silence on the film's reception, which included mixed reviews and a disappointing theatrical run.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Harvey has used his platform as a public speaker, author and educator to break the stigma about mental health for Black men.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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The pods can also be detached from the ring and attached directly together to form a train.—
Kimberley Snaith,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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This imbalance often leaves one partner feeling overburdened while the other becomes more passive or detached from the emotional weight of the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The video was released Sunday by a law firm representing a woman whose house was destroyed by the fire and is suing Southern California Edison, the primary electrical utility for Los Angeles.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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By the time the show opened on Friday, the Eaton Fire, which is now 95 percent contained, had burned over 14,000 acres and destroyed over 9,000 structures in Altadena, Pasadena, and other areas nearby.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hudson was a prodigy who once disassembled his father’s old pump organ and rebuilt it.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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The great organ's 8,000 pipes, which were covered in toxic dust after the fire and have been disassembled, cleaned and retuned, will also play a psalm as the doors re-open.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this disconnect leads to emotional isolation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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That disconnect centers at least in part on contract negotiations, as the Heat have not offered Butler a long-term contract extension at the money that Butler would find acceptable.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Dismember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismember. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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