dismemberment

noun

Definition of dismembermentnext
as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of dismemberment 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 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). — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Hundreds of true-crime pamphlets circulated, adorned with woodcuts depicting horrific acts of dismemberment, torture, and witchcraft. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismemberment
  1. decomposition
  2. subdivision
  3. dissolution
  4. cleavage
  5. breakup
  6. segmentation
  7. disassembly
  8. split
Noun
  • Maintain Compost Bins Compost piles need to be kept damp in order to accelerate organic decomposition.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Authorities also found numerous dead animals in advanced stages of decomposition, including hundreds of chickens that investigators said had been discarded in bags and fed to the dogs, according to The Straits Times and The Standard.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of decomposition
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  • The city’s news release says the drainage basin where the incident occurred is privately owned and was initially constructed as part of the Richland Park subdivision.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
  • Josh Houston, who also filed complaints with state and federal agencies, said his biggest concern has been the lack of communication surrounding the project affecting the subdivision’s only access road.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of subdivision
Noun
  • The agency continues to struggle with chronic staffing shortages, declining employee morale, and the recent dissolution of its union relationship.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Following the abrupt dissolution of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video app, Shin stressed that there are no plans to use A24’s existing IP to create GenAI tools.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of dissolution
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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
  • 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
Definition of cleavage
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  • The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • The track is about cautiously opening yourself up to a new relationship after a painful breakup, finding comfort in someone who appreciates the very qualities a former partner criticized.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • Moving From Audience Segments To Individual Context Traditional healthcare marketing ran on segmentation—physicians bucketed by specialty, geography, prescribing patterns.
    — Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The highest tier, Premium, starts at $80 per month and adds customizable automation and segmentation, Google Ads manager, 500 SMS messages, revenue reporting, and SEO recommendations.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of segmentation
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  • Brands should also design according to the land, adapting to local fiber traits, while also designing for disassembly and biodegradability for garments at the end of their lifecycle.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of disassembly
Noun
  • In any case, a deal couldn’t even take place for a few years due to the tax implications of the split.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The service gives creators a 70/30 revenue split in a bid to attract independent filmmakers such as Joseph.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of split

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“Dismemberment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismemberment. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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