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
All the elements of the traditional dish are there, just a tad deconstructed.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Most dramatically, the Court has deconstructed the Voting Rights Act, the crown jewel of the civil-rights movement.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
When deconstructed, the coat features one wool layer that serves as a jacket on its own, and another reversible layer that functions as a lightweight quilted down jacket.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Most dramatically, the Court has deconstructed the Voting Rights Act, the crown jewel of the civil-rights movement.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
When deconstructed, the coat features one wool layer that serves as a jacket on its own, and another reversible layer that functions as a lightweight quilted down jacket.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance footage and analyzing digital data, including cellphone information, according to Arizona police.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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White House officials have shared sentiments similar to the president’s and said Gabbard has been examining records from the 2020 elections.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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The committee suggested that some tour participants may have been examining security measures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The facility remained closed Thursday while the damage was assessed, said hospital spokesperson Shellie Wass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In its classic form, a wealth tax is assessed annually.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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