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
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.
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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
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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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
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance (LP-IR) Test estimates the body’s response to insulin by analyzing patterns in blood fats and assigning a score from zero to 100.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Louis-Lestat romance fans love to dissect is far from over.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Point guard Jalen Brunson has returned to sitting on the Knicks' bench since his knee was examined in the team's locker room.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The cost of silence First, the researchers examined direct defenses—the chemical and physical changes the plant undergoes to make its leaves less palatable for caterpillars and thus hamper their growth.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The panel is often ordered to assess prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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