1
as in disrupting
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 dismantling
to take apart
dismembered the stage settings after the last performance
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Recent Examples of dismembering
Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office alleged that Larry admitted to returning home from work in 1998 and finding his father dead, then dismembering the body with a manual hand saw.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
He is also accused of dismembering her body.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
He was not charged with dismembering her body.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Previous reports suggest that Burke may have had help from another person in dismembering Hernandez’s body.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
On Monday, cranes and demolition excavators tore down the exhibition hall closest to the Omni Hotel, dismembering parts of the building that will eventually unlock 20 to 30 acres for redevelopment and a new events facility.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Hite is charged with murder, accused of killing and dismembering Wengel.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office alleged that Larry admitted to returning home from work in 1998 and finding his father dead, then dismembering the body with a manual hand saw.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
He is also accused of dismembering her body.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
He was not charged with dismembering her body.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Previous reports suggest that Burke may have had help from another person in dismembering Hernandez’s body.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
On Monday, cranes and demolition excavators tore down the exhibition hall closest to the Omni Hotel, dismembering parts of the building that will eventually unlock 20 to 30 acres for redevelopment and a new events facility.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Hite is charged with murder, accused of killing and dismembering Wengel.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Ana Walshe’s body was never found, but a slew of suspicious internet searches about dismembering and disposing of bodies was found on an electronic device in the home.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismembering
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Canvas, a learning management platform used by thousands of schools and universities, was down for hours on May 7 after a cyberattack, disrupting access to grades and coursework during spring finals season for many.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The Iranian military did not say how exactly the vessel, which has since changed its name to Jin Li, was disrupting its oil exports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The brazen rush-hour theft — partially dismantling an in-service subway train while riding on it — is at least the second such act in a week.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In the wake of Tuesday’s Game 5 dismantling – Minnesota’s second blowout defeat at the hands of San Antonio in these Western Conference semifinals – the Timberwolves repeatedly mentioned game plan mistakes as a reason for their shortcomings.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Everything now centered on his homecoming, when the family would celebrate by breaking the dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan with a feast.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Features like front and rear locking differentials and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar help the truck crawl over obstacles that would challenge most pickups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are several natural gas marketers in the state, but the commission said Atlanta Gas Light is still responsible for the pipelines and connecting and disconnecting service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Paranoia, greed, and suspicion among the squad follow, fracturing their loyalty and soon eroding any remaining trust.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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April 21, 1976, when Porter was paralyzed after fracturing his neck in a collision during spring practice.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the team's binary merger model, the compact object is close enough to its stellar companion to rip off its outer hydrogen layer without completely destroying the star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The fires hit close to home, destroying both Pratt’s Pacific Palisades residence and his parents’ home.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The potential supercycle is detaching the chipmaking sector from the rest of the market.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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There have been reports of the zipper slider detaching while in use in the United Kingdom.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismembering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismembering. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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