DECONSTRUCT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

deconstruct

verb

ˌdē-kən-ˈstrəkt

Definition of deconstruct

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 eight-part documentary reflects on his life and times by deconstructing his lyrics, à la his 2010 memoir, Decoded, authored by journalist and filmmaker dream hampton. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The pillars of the village are gradually being deconstructed. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 This potential to deconstruct and rebuild critical networks in the brain makes psilocybin an attractive therapeutic tool in treating mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 From there, Badu took a collection of Alchemist instrumentals and deconstructed them, reshaping his warm, punchy samples with everything from kalimba to layered chords and drums. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruct

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By analyzing drone data, the government concluded that they were launched from Ethiopian soil, added Abdel Qader in a SUNA report.

— YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
After a drone lands, the CLARKE system can analyze images without an internet connection, and teams can then send compact reports detailing building damage and road conditions, rather than huge image files.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of analyze

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Anything this pair does for the next several months that is not together will be scrutinized, dissected, interpreted, and ESPN can only blame itself.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
The fallout has been dissected by the public for years, with both Cooper and Franklyn speaking broadly about it.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissect

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The research, conducted by Pranay Mudaliar and Jerin John, an associate professor of mechanical, industrial and aerospace engineering at Concordia University, examines how the gel responds to shear, temperature, and the addition of ethanol.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Microsoft's system can examine multiple possibilities and reconsider its initial assessment as the evidence changes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of examine

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Daimler Trucks North America The system is designed to recognize fast-moving vehicles (including motorcycles) crossing the truck's path, expanding the truck's ability to respond to traffic situations that can be difficult to assess from the cab.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Rather, a lot of factors and interpretations go into assessing said risk.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026