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Recent Examples of dismemberment
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.
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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
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
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
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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Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Composting lime peels boosts decomposition and improves soil health.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In July, three generations of them will move into a new house in the city’s Prescott Ridge large-tract subdivision, buying into a house that none of them could afford on their own.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Geisel first purchased the land surrounding the La Jolla Country Club Heights' subdivision observation tower in 1948, according to the Jason Barry Team, which held the listing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Kemp, who is Black, recalled watching his mother vote in Birmingham, Alabama, for the first time shortly after the dissolution of voting restrictions.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Following the 2023 dissolution of the onePulse Foundation’s efforts, the City of Orlando purchased the nightclub building and lot to lead the memorial creation process.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Don’t want to show too much cleavage?—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 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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Gillespie had 37 tackles, 18 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Their relationship had a rocky start, when reports of their relationship – amid breakups with their respective spouses – started emerging in July 2023, resulting in backlash for the costars.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 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
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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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According to RadarOnline, Urban has been having some second thoughts about the split after seeing some of Kidman’s recent appearances.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
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One tax expert told CNBC the company could explore more tax-efficient structures, including exchangeable debt or a split-off, but none are as clean as simply selling shares and using the proceeds.—
Ashley Capoot,CJ Haddad,Samantha Subin,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismemberment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismemberment. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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