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 Polydrops fully deconstructs its bathroom and plumbing system, storing a shower pan with drain away inside a chest next to the kitchen sink cabinet. — New Atlas, 5 June 2026 How to Make Tzatziki Cucumbers Shea bills this toss-together starter, side dish, or light lunch as deconstructed tzatziki. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The anatomy of 19th-century downtown is now on full view as builders deconstruct the remains of an old railroad station, a restaurant, a barber shop and jewelers’ workshops on a prominent Baltimore corner. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruct

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Cisco has built and is refining an AI tool for investor relations that analyzes its financial history alongside competitors’ earnings calls and can anticipate likely questions from specific analysts.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 July 2026
In the new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed electronic health records from 2001 to 2023 for more than 700,000 pairs of mothers and children in Hong Kong.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of analyze

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Join forces and sign up for our subscriber-exclusive newsletter dissecting House of the Dragon season three.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From the frantic frenzy surrounding royal nuptials to the way the internet dissected every possible clue from Zendaya and Tom Holland before they were revealed to have officially tied the knot, weddings like these are a cultural event.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of dissect

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Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026