1
as in to disrupt
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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as in to dismantle
to take apart
dismembered the stage settings after the last performance
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Recent Examples of dismember
Marion and Jens then took Johan’s body in Carl’s restaurant car and placed it on the train tracks, where a passing train dismembered his body.
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Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
According to officials, Williams dismembered the woman, hid her body in two suitcases and continued to live in the apartment for a month, using towels and cleaning products to mask the smell.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The remains of dozens of people, some of whom had been dismembered, were discovered in graves in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, reports say.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Sources said Echevarria was beaten and stabbed about a dozen times before the body was dismembered.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
According to officials, Williams dismembered the woman, hid her body in two suitcases and continued to live in the apartment for a month, using towels and cleaning products to mask the smell.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The remains of dozens of people, some of whom had been dismembered, were discovered in graves in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, reports say.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Sources said Echevarria was beaten and stabbed about a dozen times before the body was dismembered.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismember
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Doctors, hospitals and other providers don't want to disrupt their practices' workflow and payment logistics with cost discussions and paperwork, especially after services have been provided.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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As the World Economic Forum reports, 44% of workers' skills will be disrupted in the next four years, with cognitive skills growing in importance most rapidly.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The cuts are part of the broader effort led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce and dismantle U.S. agencies.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk's attempt to unilaterally dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Cybersecurity Jobs Will Skyrocket Due To Quantum Computing Quantum computers will eventually break the encryption that keeps our online information safe.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Senior Lily Cooper broke the school’s all-time scoring record, boys and girls, of 1,333 points set by Val DePaolo in 1979.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, if a manager is burnt out or detached, that negativity can quickly permeate the group.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Detach Removable Parts If the waffle maker has removable parts, detach them from the unit and wash them by hand or in the dishwasher, following the manufacturer's cleaning guidelines.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Residents of states that have been impacted by this weekend's storms have posted photos online showing their homes destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes pose a severe risk to life and property, with their powerful winds capable of destroying homes, overturning vehicles, and uprooting trees.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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In an epic feat of engineering, Abu Simbel’s statues and temple chambers were disassembled, relocated to higher ground, and then reassembled.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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One example: The original wiring harness in the I-Pace was poorly designed, so Jaguar ended up replacing many of them (including mine), which the mechanic told me took 11 hours and involved disassembling the front of the car.—
Eric Bangeman,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The banking system is disconnected from the rest of the world.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Dismember.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismember. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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