1
as in disrupts
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump
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2
as in dismantles
to take apart
dismembered the stage settings after the last performance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismembers
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Storm fuels power outages and disrupts flights New York, Philadelphia and other cities, as well as several states, declared emergencies.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Such environmental stress disrupts the roots' ability to absorb nutrients and can lead to transplant shock.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rotation breaks internal barrier Internal gravity waves generated by churning motions in the outer envelope were already suspected to play a part.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The film considers the relationship between the media and politicians, and how savvy minds can spin news into something that makes or breaks the success of someone, no matter how dirty their hands are.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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After someone experiences a significant trauma to their body—such as a high-speed ski crash that fractures their leg—the surrounding muscles can rapidly bleed and swell.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash As the Flynn family fractures under the strain of a failing open marriage and three daughters spiraling into dangerous secrets, their small coastal town is quietly dominated by a powerful shipping magnate no one dares to question.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, a team identified the molecular mechanisms behind the microbe that destroys bananas.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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View gallery - 3 images Watch as a team of drones destroys their target in a demonstration of Fury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Dismembers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismembers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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