as in analyzing
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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Recent Examples of dissecting
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Allen was dissecting the Ravens’ defense, with the biggest play being a 32-yard strike to new receiver Josh Palmer to get into field goal range.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The reason being HoverAir can't guarantee waterproofing if users are dissecting their drones.
—Joe Salas
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For more on And Just Like That …, sign up for And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The company begins the process through a deep analysis of the client’s present situation, dissecting through their documents, structures, and assets.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Allen was dissecting the Ravens’ defense, with the biggest play being a 32-yard strike to new receiver Josh Palmer to get into field goal range.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The reason being HoverAir can't guarantee waterproofing if users are dissecting their drones.
—Joe Salas
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For more on And Just Like That …, sign up for And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The company begins the process through a deep analysis of the client’s present situation, dissecting through their documents, structures, and assets.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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Lane said experts analyzing the gun could discover fingerprints, DNA or perhaps a serial number that could trace back to the shooter.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dissecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissecting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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