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
According to psychiatrist interviews conducted with his younger sister, Allyn, Kemper cut the hands off of her doll, beheaded and dismembered the family cat, and fantasized about executions and gas chambers.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This month a Nuremberg Zoo in Germany killed 12 baboons due to overcrowding and dismembered six of them before feeding them to predators.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
They were asked questions that focused mainly on Anderson's interaction with Robinson, who prosecutors said was killed and dismembered a short time after the date.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Ukrainian Health Ministry did not respond to questions about how many Ukrainians have been dismembered.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This month a Nuremberg Zoo in Germany killed 12 baboons due to overcrowding and dismembered six of them before feeding them to predators.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
They were asked questions that focused mainly on Anderson's interaction with Robinson, who prosecutors said was killed and dismembered a short time after the date.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Ukrainian Health Ministry did not respond to questions about how many Ukrainians have been dismembered.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismember
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Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Long hailed as one of the most important victories of the civil rights movement, and American democracy itself, this achievement is in jeopardy, as Republicans levy attacks and work to dismantle the VRA through the courts.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The group argues that current cuts not only threaten ongoing missions, but also risk dismantling decades of expertise across NASA centers.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Well, Kristina Collins, MD, a dermatologist based in Austin, broke it down for me.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her backing, however, did not immediately break the dam and usher in more establishment Democratic Party support.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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That means hanging out with old friends less, making more of an effort to meet new ones, letting go of some old hobbies to explore new ones, detaching from my hometown and maybe even getting a new job.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The market rate and affordable homes sit across the street from each other, all designed as single family detached at 1,100 to 1,600 square feet.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some are value-destroying black holes; others are relentless value creators.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The first instance of NATO nations downing drones came last week, when Polish and Dutch fighters destroyed three Russian drones over Poland.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The center console is optimized for disassembling and dismantling.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This little love seat can be disassembled for imaginary playtime, and the covers are fully washable.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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The announcement did not specify when the business would shutter, but when The Denver Post called on Friday morning, the number had already been disconnected.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Dismember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismember. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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