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
By including what the workers have discovered about their clients and deconstructing AI training systems from the inside out, Gourault challenges the opacity of automotive businesses that seek to conceal their association with extractive labor practices.
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Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of the funding will go toward ensuring the properties are safe to deconstruct and ready for conversion, including housing.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Some of the funding will go toward ensuring the properties are safe to deconstruct and ready for conversion, including housing.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
The temporary classroom space will then be deconstructed and returned to its original condition, a process expected to be completed by the end of February.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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High-resolution satellite imagery from February 10, 2026, analyzed by ISIS, shows Iran continuing to harden tunnel entrances at the underground complex carved into Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Engineers will analyze how materials, production techniques, and post-treatment processes affect component life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, loudspeakers playing crowd noise isn’t the same as knowing millions of strangers will dissect your performance within minutes.—
Amy Cuddy,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each time an experienced attorney leaves, leaders assess that prosecutor’s caseload and make decisions about how many of their cases can be reassigned to remaining staff and which will be dropped due to diminished resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each time an experienced attorney leaves, leaders assess that prosecutor's caseload and make decisions about how many of their cases can be reassigned to remaining staff and which will be dropped due to diminished resources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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