as in analyzed
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 dissected
Pritchard dissected Milwaukee’s defense at all three levels during that flurry, converting two layups, two 3-pointers and one nine-foot fadeaway.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The discussion gained traction on Reddit, where contributors dissected both the concept and execution of the video, which is initially available exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify rather than YouTube.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
And, right now, after Woods was arrested for DUI, the surprising connection is once again being dissected.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 Mar. 2026
Television habits have also changed since viewers once dissected tribal council proceedings at the office the next morning.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the Bay Area, where his every struggle and success was dissected by onlookers local and abroad, the stakes are different in Atlanta.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted a strategic switch-up was required after the first quarter against the Suns, as Minnesota reverted to drop coverage in pick and roll after Phoenix guard Devin Booker dissected the team’s high-wall coverage with ease.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The juror said the panel meticulously dissected bank statements and canceled checks to determine how much of the $240,000 that Ye wired to Saxon in late 2021 had been used to pay workers and invoices, and how much should count toward the wages Saxon claimed he was still owed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
While every detail about the fictional K-pop groups’ lives was not 100 percent accurate — just ask BTS member Jungkook or any of the other K-pop idols who loved and dissected the film for fans — KPDH allowed those working behind-the-scenes in the space a moment in the spotlight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The discussion gained traction on Reddit, where contributors dissected both the concept and execution of the video, which is initially available exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify rather than YouTube.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
And, right now, after Woods was arrested for DUI, the surprising connection is once again being dissected.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 Mar. 2026
Television habits have also changed since viewers once dissected tribal council proceedings at the office the next morning.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the Bay Area, where his every struggle and success was dissected by onlookers local and abroad, the stakes are different in Atlanta.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted a strategic switch-up was required after the first quarter against the Suns, as Minnesota reverted to drop coverage in pick and roll after Phoenix guard Devin Booker dissected the team’s high-wall coverage with ease.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The juror said the panel meticulously dissected bank statements and canceled checks to determine how much of the $240,000 that Ye wired to Saxon in late 2021 had been used to pay workers and invoices, and how much should count toward the wages Saxon claimed he was still owed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
While every detail about the fictional K-pop groups’ lives was not 100 percent accurate — just ask BTS member Jungkook or any of the other K-pop idols who loved and dissected the film for fans — KPDH allowed those working behind-the-scenes in the space a moment in the spotlight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissected
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The samples were analyzed at a World Anti-Doping Agency accredited lab in Rome and will be stored at a facility for up to 10 years, per The Athletic.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The samples were analyzed and Federline was allegedly identified as one of the likely contributors, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another, by the Agency for Health Care Administration, examined whether the Flagami house where Rabell lived was an unlicensed elder care facility.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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OrbDoc, a health care technology company that uses artificial intelligence to create tools for clinicians, performed an analysis for NBC News that examined what hospitals charge uninsured patients for particular procedures compared with what Medicare pays.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Dissected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissected. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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