as in analyzes
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 deconstructs
Polydrops fully deconstructs its bathroom and plumbing system, storing a shower pan with drain away inside a chest next to the kitchen sink cabinet.
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New Atlas,
5 June 2026
On her podcast, Grant deconstructs an episode of a show with her guest.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
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James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 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.
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Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Juanita Tolliver deconstructs this iconic event, capturing the power and lasting significance of the evening and Chisholm’s presidential run.
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Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Rachel Chavkin directs Abigail and Shaun on a set by Lee Jellinek that deconstructs the house the couple lived in during the pandemic.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
On her podcast, Grant deconstructs an episode of a show with her guest.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 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
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Juanita Tolliver deconstructs this iconic event, capturing the power and lasting significance of the evening and Chisholm’s presidential run.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Rachel Chavkin directs Abigail and Shaun on a set by Lee Jellinek that deconstructs the house the couple lived in during the pandemic.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructs
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Thisfinding was published early Friday from World Weather Attribution, a scientific network which analyzes the role of climate change in driving extreme weather events.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
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The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
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Mathias Fuelling examines the impact of Vasily Grossman’s writing, in the Soviet Union and beyond.
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Commissioned in 2023, the Alameda County Reparations Commission’s report examines the historical and ongoing effects of racial discrimination against the Black population.
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However, his premise inaccurately assesses blame.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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