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
The Chargers lost to the New England Patriots, 16-3, and any dissection of this performance must start with that point total.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The Memento Mori run marked the band’s first performances without Fletcher, who died in 2022 from an aortic dissection.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Within days, it was hurled into the internet's true crime universe, Andrea May Sahouri reports, with influencers far and wide sharing posts, live streams and even dissections of timelines and evidence, bringing national attention to Park and a reeling rural Michigan community.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
For Academy Award winners and long-time collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, a dissection of their creative processes over dinner is no strange occasion.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The Memento Mori run marked the band’s first performances without Fletcher, who died in 2022 from an aortic dissection.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Within days, it was hurled into the internet's true crime universe, Andrea May Sahouri reports, with influencers far and wide sharing posts, live streams and even dissections of timelines and evidence, bringing national attention to Park and a reeling rural Michigan community.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
For Academy Award winners and long-time collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, a dissection of their creative processes over dinner is no strange occasion.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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With their expertise and in-depth analysis, top Wall Street analysts can help investors select stocks that can outperform the broader market and deliver impressive growth.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Overall, though, the same analysis ranks the Saudi Pro League as 29th in the world.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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An examination of the computer rankings of the Southern Section’s 516 teams indicates that the Open Division could be a 12-team group this season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The investigation resulted in an unnamed enforcement action, according to CBP.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Several people in European power circles are facing inquiries or investigations, while others have stepped down from various professional roles.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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