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Recent Examples of dismemberment
Then revive ancient accusations of Jews masterminding a political conspiracy and engaging in ritual murder and dismemberment.
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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
The medical examiner’s report notes two penetrating wounds, one to the left lower chest and one to the right abdomen, along with the dismemberment of both arms and legs, with the legs each cut in two different places.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 22 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
And so it’s been decided by various giants that self-dismemberment-for-no-reason must have a perfectly rational and banal explanation, namely reproduction.
—Mandy-Suzanne Wong, Longreads, 5 Feb. 2026
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
The medical examiner’s report notes two penetrating wounds, one to the left lower chest and one to the right abdomen, along with the dismemberment of both arms and legs, with the legs each cut in two different places.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 22 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
And so it’s been decided by various giants that self-dismemberment-for-no-reason must have a perfectly rational and banal explanation, namely reproduction.
—Mandy-Suzanne Wong, Longreads, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismemberment
Noun
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Seasoned explorers will generally bring gas meters to check for dangerous levels of fumes, including potentially flammable hydrogen sulfide, which is produced by decomposition, Duncan said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The octopus had been preserved in formaldehyde, which halts decomposition.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Ambler and Weidenbach voted against the rezoning for the subdivision.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The single-family subdivision Selected by Jeff Speck Single-family zoning covers more of this country’s livable urban land than any other designation.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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
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This time around, instead of cleavage and double entendres, Sweeney was all smiles in a modest, casual look on the beach.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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It’s represented by Belle Burden’s bestselling, breakup-with-your-husband memoir Strangers.—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
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The FedEx-FedEx Freight breakup is complete , with shareholders receiving 1 share of FDXF for every 2 shares of FDX owned.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Given increasing market segmentation, companies may decide to focus on only one or more segments.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 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
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Analysts read the split as a flight to quality.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Let’s go over some of the ways the Spurs can fix things and go to Madison Square Garden with a split.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Dismemberment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismemberment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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