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 real estate businessman and former reality TV star launched his first presidential campaign within a year of Colbert taking the helm, and no one was better poised to deconstruct his unprecedented run than the comedian who spent the past decade as a faux right-wing pundit.
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 May 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 May 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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There are at least 4,349 data centers in operation nationwide, according to Data Center Map, a research group that analyzes the issue.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Show leaders will meet to dissect every frame of Game 4’s broadcast, eyeing improvements for Game 5 on Saturday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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During the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, ski jumpers used high-speed video and motion analysis to dissect their takeoff timing, aerodynamics, and in-run speed.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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While Estrella found a permanent home, Valle cautioned residents to assess each situation carefully.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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