as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
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Recent Examples of deconstruct
Joey was deconstructed to be a guy who couldn’t get a job, couldn’t ask a girl out.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Merging seasonal trends with avant-garde ideas, the brand’s approach involves deconstructing traditional design elements to reinvent classic silhouettes, creating pieces that balance sophisticated elegance with creative expression.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Moreover, his impulse in this production is far more post-modern, so to speak, evident of a desire to deconstruct Wilde’s famous story and its place in 20th century literature and, with Snook’s help, scramble everything.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
As cells die and are replaced, chromosomes are deconstructed, and tiny snippets of DNA are released into the bloodstream.
—Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Merging seasonal trends with avant-garde ideas, the brand’s approach involves deconstructing traditional design elements to reinvent classic silhouettes, creating pieces that balance sophisticated elegance with creative expression.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Moreover, his impulse in this production is far more post-modern, so to speak, evident of a desire to deconstruct Wilde’s famous story and its place in 20th century literature and, with Snook’s help, scramble everything.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
As cells die and are replaced, chromosomes are deconstructed, and tiny snippets of DNA are released into the bloodstream.
—Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
Verb
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Leverage text analytics tools to analyze transcripts and identify key themes and patterns.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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His knack for reading teammates’ energy and needs is just as sound as his ability to analyze an opponent’s game plan during live action.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meet officials had automatic timing in three spots — the 1,500, 1,600 and mile — but dissecting the two shorter races is always very time-consuming and Dailey was anxiously awaiting the official 1600-meter time.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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That’s one to dissect through the offseason.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Forensic investigators will examine the findings for signs of trauma, injury and a cause of death.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For taxpayers who owe and do not pay by the due date, a separate failure-to-pay penalty of 0.5 percent per month is assessed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In December, 2021, the F.D.A. had lifted its requirement that mifepristone be prescribed in person; the number of virtual clinics, which assess a patient’s eligibility online or by phone, and mail out the medications, proliferated.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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