as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
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Recent Examples of deconstruct
The chocolate fondant, deconstructed affogato, and Kenyan selection of cheeses and crackers were impossible to resist.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In one scene, the series deconstructs how the sound of gunfire—interpreted as aggression—was actually a signal for help.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This deconstructed upside down cake improved on the classic Dole Whip with a moist and crunchy chunk of cinnamony cake and even more pineapple flavor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
This brand will need to be deconstructed a bit through education and amplification to reach the broader audience that IBM is aiming for.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
In one scene, the series deconstructs how the sound of gunfire—interpreted as aggression—was actually a signal for help.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This deconstructed upside down cake improved on the classic Dole Whip with a moist and crunchy chunk of cinnamony cake and even more pineapple flavor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
This brand will need to be deconstructed a bit through education and amplification to reach the broader audience that IBM is aiming for.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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Inside Elections, a nonpartisan group that analyzes political races, says races for eight GOP House incumbents are toss-ups.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, the team took another look at the Pando frog specimens, analyzing their DNA and comparing them to other species.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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These tools provide managers, entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants with a valuable resource to efficiently dissect complex business issues and derive actionable insights.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Grant Park, dissected by roads, generally lacks cohesion.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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This would allow the team to examine offset sediment layers and date past quakes, providing a clearer picture of the fault's recurrence rate.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Last year, the FAA's leadership under the Biden administration established a committee to examine the shortcomings of Part 450.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of the slate selection, the WFP held regular meetings with mayoral candidates, presenting data, building trust, and assessing commitment to collaboration.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Admissions officers assess your extracurricular record with an eye to initiative and authenticity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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