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
Some of the funding will go toward ensuring the properties are safe to deconstruct and ready for conversion, including housing.
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Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
All the elements of the traditional dish are there, just a tad deconstructed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
All the elements of the traditional dish are there, just a tad deconstructed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance footage and analyzing digital data, including cellphone information, according to Arizona police.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Prescott said the employer portions of the bill were examined by the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association to protect employers who follow proper hiring procedures but also hold employers accountable who are knowingly hiring undocumented immigrants.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the more striking findings came from examining individual brain regions.—
Rachael Seidler,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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The facility remained closed Thursday while the damage was assessed, said hospital spokesperson Shellie Wass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In its classic form, a wealth tax is assessed annually.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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