as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
let's dissect the plot of this thriller to see what makes it thrilling
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Subplots about parole boards are far less impactful here than the scenes where the inmates sit in a circle and dissect their own work.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Here, Mulaney feels like a surgeon, dissecting the memories of his life with comedic precision.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast suggests and dissects the buzziest new movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more, five days a week.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Feb. 2025
For more on The White Lotus, sign up for The White Lotus Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Here, Mulaney feels like a surgeon, dissecting the memories of his life with comedic precision.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast suggests and dissects the buzziest new movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more, five days a week.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Feb. 2025
For more on The White Lotus, sign up for The White Lotus Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Dissect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissect. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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