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
After all, the story is so endlessly compelling that people are still discussing and dissecting it 200 years later.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Casadevall and his colleague Ferric Fang published a paper dissecting the hypercompetitive chase for research funding.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Texas guard Jordan Pope has found his outside touch with a pair of 3-pointers in the second half, but the Aggies are dissecting the Texas defense.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
One employee mentioned she had been heavily invested in the drama, dissecting the turn of events with everyone from her friends to her uncle.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
The footage, shot by a personal videographer in 2024 while Combs was under federal investigation, captures the former Bad Boy Records founder pacing, frustrated, and dissecting the public perception of his case in real time.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Casadevall and his colleague Ferric Fang published a paper dissecting the hypercompetitive chase for research funding.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Texas guard Jordan Pope has found his outside touch with a pair of 3-pointers in the second half, but the Aggies are dissecting the Texas defense.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
One employee mentioned she had been heavily invested in the drama, dissecting the turn of events with everyone from her friends to her uncle.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
The footage, shot by a personal videographer in 2024 while Combs was under federal investigation, captures the former Bad Boy Records founder pacing, frustrated, and dissecting the public perception of his case in real time.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bob and Joe liked to talk sports, often analyzing statistics deep into the night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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University of Chicago researchers have begun examining data collected by a device transported by a NASA balloon that flew over Antarctica for 23 days.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But human physicians are still required to do the bulk of the work – like making diagnoses, physically examining patients and writing reports.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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