as in analyzed
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 deconstructed
Biological molecules were deconstructed and flattened into a tangled mess of mostly carbon and hydrogen.
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Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Black taffeta, deconstructed, with cutouts and layers that fell in a way that felt slightly wrong but also very right.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, there will be something intangible lost when the sign and building are deconstructed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
While literary theorists have deconstructed the porous border between reality and imagination in nonfiction writing, journalism scholars emphasize that interpretive writing must not permit fabrication, manipulation, or deceit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Inspired by musical festival culture, his design practice is rooted in the expression of haute couture craftsmanship by constructing rich visual narratives and deconstructed techniques with surreal and absurdity coexisting.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 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
Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Black taffeta, deconstructed, with cutouts and layers that fell in a way that felt slightly wrong but also very right.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, there will be something intangible lost when the sign and building are deconstructed.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
While literary theorists have deconstructed the porous border between reality and imagination in nonfiction writing, journalism scholars emphasize that interpretive writing must not permit fabrication, manipulation, or deceit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Inspired by musical festival culture, his design practice is rooted in the expression of haute couture craftsmanship by constructing rich visual narratives and deconstructed techniques with surreal and absurdity coexisting.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
For 16 minutes, Kirk deconstructed these and other conspiracy theories, patiently demystifying complex aspects of Judaism such as the Talmud and the biblical Noahide Laws before attempting to explain his fundamental disagreement.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructed
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A lot of that is DNA evidence, but more than 30,000 tips have come in about the case, which have to be analyzed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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The measure advances Howard County Executive Calvin Ball's Interfaith Action Plan, which analyzed 12 areas in an effort to ensure that all religious communities receive compassion, justice and care.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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For another person, having the flaws in one’s assumptions dissected before an audience of peers might have snuffed out any curiosity about human evolution.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pritchard dissected Milwaukee’s defense at all three levels during that flurry, converting two layups, two 3-pointers and one nine-foot fadeaway.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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That film also examined labor relations in the context of a Chinese auto glass manufacturer that took over a moribund GM plant in Ohio.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Epoch poll also examined how American adults were putting AI to use.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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