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 With their latest directorial outing, Jane Schoenbrun used subtle pieces of nostalgia to deconstruct the slasher genre. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026 Songs were deconstructed and reconstructed each night as the pair hunched over their blinking arrays. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026 Director Taika Waititi deconstructs the Norse god by putting him through Hel(l) and stripping him of his homeland, his hair, and his hammer. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 But here, on stage six, Visma were deconstructed man for man. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruct

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When disruption hits, agents can then analyze the orders exposed to the delay, identify the materials that will run short and point to alternatives that have already cleared approval.

— Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
My goal is to analyze financial markets by taking a longer view of history, and to give broader context to recent events.

— Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of analyze

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During an interview late last season, Ojomo explained that his biggest growth came with understanding and dissecting offenses, knowing how to attack different plays and players.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Julie Nolke, a viral YouTube star who comedically dissects the anxieties and foibles of Millennial woman, is creating a new series for the service.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissect

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The team measured 13 rare earth elements, including cerium, ytterbium and lanthanum, and examined whether exposure was associated with birth outcomes.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
That will require disciplined budgeting, responsible oversight and a School Board willing to examine where every dollar is being spent and prioritize the people working directly with our students.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of examine

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After the undisputed killers plead insanity, doctors for the left-wing prosecutor and the defense often back their claims, judges approve the pleas, and the acquittees submit to annual reviews assessing whether the state should release them.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
One of the main limitations is that exposure was assessed using a single urine sample.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026