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
Born in East Saint Louis, Brewster’s interest in fashion started early on as a youngster, who loved thrifting and redesigning and deconstructing his finds.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The album gave Dennis Bovell, as producer, the freedom to rip the tracks apart, to deconstruct and then rebuild in a true dub style.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 1 May 2026
Scissors is a clever and funny romp that turns the tables on the slasher format and deconstructs the phallic symbolism associated with the genre.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The album gave Dennis Bovell, as producer, the freedom to rip the tracks apart, to deconstruct and then rebuild in a true dub style.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 1 May 2026
Scissors is a clever and funny romp that turns the tables on the slasher format and deconstructs the phallic symbolism associated with the genre.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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Samples analyzed at Bordeaux University Hospital confirmed an outbreak of norovirus.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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On her debut album, the New York singer-songwriter combines bedroom-pop vulnerability and electronic flourishes to dissect the end of a decade-long relationship.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Feminist Substackers gleefully dissect tradwife pregnancy announcements and raw-milk misadventures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The research team examined the molar with a micro-CT scan and a scanning electron microscope.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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