DISMEMBERMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dismemberment

noun

Definition of dismemberment

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

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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As for crypto, 83 House Democrats embarrassingly joined the Republicans to pass the CLARITY Act that would preside over the dissolution of financial protections for the American bank and retirement fund user.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Decertification of the union would lead to the dissolution of the contract, which currently sets pay, benefits and workplace rules for employees.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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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

Noun

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

Noun

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

Since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has remained de facto split between competing political and military centers of power.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Qualley has also deleted wedding photos with the record producer from her Instagram amid their split.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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