as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country
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Recent Examples of dissection
One particular part of the full-30-minute dissection took a left turn — and took a buzzsaw to new BuzzFeed owner Byron Allen.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Instead, the team opted for mini-CT scans, enabling a 3D virtual dissection with clear imaging even of soft tissues.
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ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Out in the desert, there was no scrutiny of his clashes on the track, no dissection of his words, no chorus of boos.
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Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Seed dissection is another fun, easy activity for young gardeners.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissection
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Instead, the team opted for mini-CT scans, enabling a 3D virtual dissection with clear imaging even of soft tissues.
—
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Out in the desert, there was no scrutiny of his clashes on the track, no dissection of his words, no chorus of boos.
—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Seed dissection is another fun, easy activity for young gardeners.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, in New York’s leafy Westchester County, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.
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Forensic analysis was able to match Childers' DNA to a profile in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
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The agency has not indicated when that review will conclude, and the final scope of any patent could change during the examination process.
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The findings came after Crump and the child's family pushed for an independent examination and called for transparency and accountability in the investigation into the June 14 shooting.
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Baglio has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal administrative investigations, police said.
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According to a Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner death investigation report obtained by USA TODAY on July 1, Ransone's brother told an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department that the actor had a history of suicidal ideation.
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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