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
Not just beat reporters, mind you, but fan sites, Substacks, podcasts and YouTube channels, all of which spend eight months dissecting every name at every position — a media climate befitting modern college football.
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Someone more invested in dissecting the nuances of masculinity might disagree.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of dissecting another unicorn performance from Jokic, the discussion focused on how Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert won the one-on-one matchup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Since that June 2025 announcement, readers have been dissecting every new piece of information about the two-day show leading up to its opening day this Friday.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
And while dissecting the short and long-term impact of a single inflation report can be difficult to do with precision, there are some items borrowers should consider now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The post sent the food corner of social media into overdrive, with fans dissecting the mockups and speculating about what a Crumbl donut experience could actually look like.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Someone more invested in dissecting the nuances of masculinity might disagree.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of dissecting another unicorn performance from Jokic, the discussion focused on how Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert won the one-on-one matchup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Since that June 2025 announcement, readers have been dissecting every new piece of information about the two-day show leading up to its opening day this Friday.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
And while dissecting the short and long-term impact of a single inflation report can be difficult to do with precision, there are some items borrowers should consider now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The post sent the food corner of social media into overdrive, with fans dissecting the mockups and speculating about what a Crumbl donut experience could actually look like.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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Researchers have advanced the study of late-medieval mercury treatments by analyzing concentrations in dental calculus instead of bone for the first time.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Legal departments also use it for contract review against standard terms, analyzing negotiation language, processing large document sets for relevant arguments, and supporting intellectual property monitoring.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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“Dissecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissecting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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