DISMEMBERMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dismemberment

noun

Definition of dismemberment

as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of dismemberment Capcom is emphasizing deliberate blade-on-blade combat, with precise parries, directional deflects, Issen counterattacks, Reflex Combos, Oni Armaments, Oni Strength, Oni Agility, soul absorption, environmental attacks and dynamic dismemberment. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Some threatening messages allegedly alluded to violence and dismemberment, investigators said, according to the Tampa Free Press. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Jane now wonders what prompted Burke to joke about dismemberment with her. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Some of the items, prosecutors allege, were used during the dismemberment of the victim. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Singer D4vd was back in court Tuesday for a multiday hearing to decide whether there is enough evidence to put him on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026 The memory politics of Trianon The dismemberment of Greater Hungary at the end of World War I via the Treaty of Trianon remains the most traumatic blow to the modern Hungarian psyche. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 Instead, the only sign of Social Security in many of these campaigns has been the stale Democratic accusations that Republican candidates are planning a stealth dismemberment of the system. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Allows the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to issue lifetime disabled parking permits, removing the current four-year renewal requirement, to people with a permanent dismemberment or an amputation (HB 961). — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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Noun

Both bodies appeared to be in different stages of decomposition.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The body that was recovered in Olifantsfontein on Tuesday was found naked and in an advanced stage of decomposition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of decomposition

Noun

The two women whom Humphreys killed were working as real estate agents for a new subdivision in Powder Springs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
The two women who Humphreys killed were working as real estate agents for a new subdivision in the Atlanta suburb of Powder Springs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of subdivision

Noun

In particular, the absence of the UAE and the dissolution of the STC have alienated an important southern constituency in the anti-Houthi coalition and deprived the coalition of a militarily capable external backer.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
With the dissolution of the regional FanDuel sports networks, many teams have had to move local broadcasts to either local over-the-air affiliates or streaming services.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

Tehrani-Bagha said the decline results from some cellulose-chain cleavage during the treatments but should not prevent the material from undergoing further chemical recycling.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
By 1974, Parton was out on her own, and her signature public image — the blond wigs, the cleavage-baring outfits that showed off her hourglass figure — was cast in stone.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleavage

Noun

Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately, Samir was in the middle of trying to make a grand romantic gesture when the breakup happened, which included the bros, Julia Fox and a basketball.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakup

Noun

That is why zero trust, segmentation and microsegmentation matter.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
This convergence is most visible where customer segmentation and sales enablement align, outreach adapts as intent emerges, and sellers work alongside AI agents that maintain account context.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of segmentation

Noun

The system can even prioritize certain components during disassembly.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Deep Robotics also provides modular quick-disassembly hardware, allowing components including the forearms, full arms, and legs to be replaced rapidly.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disassembly

Noun

Teams rotate priority between drivers across a season to try and ensure a fair split.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent polling handed Sand a slight edge over Lahn, with Emerson College Polling showing a 49%-46% split in the Democrat’s favor.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

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