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
Seed dissection is another fun, easy activity for young gardeners.
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Larson unexpectedly died of an aortic dissection the night before the show’s first off-Broadway performance in 1996.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 May 2026
However, Larson died the night of the final rehearsal and just one day before Rent's first Off-Broadway preview performance, at the age of 35, from an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Larson unexpectedly died of an aortic dissection the night before the show’s first off-Broadway performance in 1996.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 May 2026
However, Larson died the night of the final rehearsal and just one day before Rent's first Off-Broadway preview performance, at the age of 35, from an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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In some cases, the centers can issue waivers if the vehicle meets certain criteria, like if an analysis finds that no additional repairs could help the vehicle pass.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In a statement, the Civil Police noted that an investigation is pending and a forensic examination of the scene has been requested.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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The department said its findings, announced Wednesday afternoon, were based on a six-month investigation by its Civil Rights Division.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Their preliminary investigation revealed that an 18-year-old woman from Hemet was driving a Nissan Rogue on Lincoln Avenue, approaching the intersection to turn left onto Ramona Expressway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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