as in analyzing
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 deconstructing
An Emmy winner known for The Eric Andre Show, an experimental sketch show deconstructing the public access talk-show format that aired for six seasons on Adult Swim, André is coming off of roles in Disney+’s Ironheart and Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
By including what the workers have discovered about their clients and deconstructing AI training systems from the inside out, Gourault challenges the opacity of automotive businesses that seek to conceal their association with extractive labor practices.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the usual Danielle Frankel approach, the collaborative design process began by deconstructing Birkenstock sandals to understand their craftsmanship.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Creators are often seen deconstructing collection highlights, reinterpreting runway silhouettes, and infusing pieces with their personal design language.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Clooney, playing such a direct variation on himself, does an expert job of showing us celebrity from the inside out, deconstructing the very notion of stardom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
By including what the workers have discovered about their clients and deconstructing AI training systems from the inside out, Gourault challenges the opacity of automotive businesses that seek to conceal their association with extractive labor practices.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the usual Danielle Frankel approach, the collaborative design process began by deconstructing Birkenstock sandals to understand their craftsmanship.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Creators are often seen deconstructing collection highlights, reinterpreting runway silhouettes, and infusing pieces with their personal design language.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Clooney, playing such a direct variation on himself, does an expert job of showing us celebrity from the inside out, deconstructing the very notion of stardom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructing
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In analyzing the cases of murder exonerees who sued, the Tribune found cases typically spawned roughly 300 docket entries and cost taxpayers nearly $900,000 in legal defense fees as the city often took the cases to the verge of trial before agreeing to pay.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some have also pointed to the concept of DARVO, a manipulation tactic common in abusive relationships, when analyzing Paul.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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That said, most of the reaction to the new footage released this week has been very positive and the trailer has so far racked up more than 130 million views across all social media platforms, with fans dissecting every tiny element.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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EntertainmentPulse dedicated a full session to the format, with speakers from Chinese companies including DataEye, Mansen Culture Media and Xiaowu Brothers dissecting both the production economics and the business models driving expansion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The civilian panel also diverged from McDonnell in assessing the tactical mistakes made by Hoang and the two officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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