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Recent Examples of dismemberment
Hundreds of true-crime pamphlets circulated, adorned with woodcuts depicting horrific acts of dismemberment, torture, and witchcraft.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Four members of the MS-13 street gang were convicted this week in three grisly murders, including a dismemberment, carried out in the Angeles National Forest in 2017.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
Then revive ancient accusations of Jews masterminding a political conspiracy and engaging in ritual murder and dismemberment.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Fragments of blue plastic embedded in the victim’s remains, the prosecutor argues, indicate that the blue pool was used to aid in the messy business of dismemberment.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Considering the history of this sport, players are known to try to play through dismemberment, and decapitation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with a second count involving lewd acts with a child, as well as dismemberment of the 15-year-old girl’s body.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie depicts grisly scenes of death, torture and dismemberment involving humans and animals.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators have reason to believe that dismemberment may have been involved in the disposal of Isadora’s body.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Four members of the MS-13 street gang were convicted this week in three grisly murders, including a dismemberment, carried out in the Angeles National Forest in 2017.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 6 June 2026
Then revive ancient accusations of Jews masterminding a political conspiracy and engaging in ritual murder and dismemberment.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Fragments of blue plastic embedded in the victim’s remains, the prosecutor argues, indicate that the blue pool was used to aid in the messy business of dismemberment.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Considering the history of this sport, players are known to try to play through dismemberment, and decapitation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with a second count involving lewd acts with a child, as well as dismemberment of the 15-year-old girl’s body.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
The movie depicts grisly scenes of death, torture and dismemberment involving humans and animals.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators have reason to believe that dismemberment may have been involved in the disposal of Isadora’s body.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismemberment
Noun
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Store ripe produce in the refrigerator to slow down decomposition.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Apply thin, dry layers of clippings to prevent matting, promote decomposition, and avoid oxygen blockage.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Known as Stanley Park, the 17,000-square-foot estate dates to 1584 and was later reshaped into a Victorian showpiece before a period of disrepair and subdivision.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Curacao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 2010, following the dissolution of the Netherland Antilles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The piano ballad follows the dissolution of a relationship as the couple grows apart.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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As shared by the brand, Lipa's look consisted of a custom cleavage-baring dress crafted from floral lace.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The bad news is that the Zhuque-2E’s breakup is the latest chapter in China’s growing contribution to the space junk problem.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Tapp starred at New Orleans-area powerhouse John Curtis last season and finished his junior season with 24 tackles, five interceptions, nine pass breakups and a defensive touchdown.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Segment Customers By Service Needs Customer segmentation becomes extremely important when resources are limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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As has been suggested for post-consumer apparel textile recycling, the report calls for footwear companies to design shoes for disassembly and material separation needed for recycling, without compromising durability or long-term performance.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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However, the game — which was played on a dreadful pitch in front of almost 115,000 people at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City — will forever be remembered for Maradona’s two goals that perfectly encapsulated the split-screen feel to his career.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismemberment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismemberment. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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