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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The water will be collected and analyzed in order to determine the uranium concentration.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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To document how those policy changes are affecting farmers, The Associated Press and Grist analyzed data on both commercial-scale solar projects and small-scale rural energy development across the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among the issues dissected are the price hikes, advertising momentum, the ongoing debate about Netflix’s engagement trends, and, yes, the World Baseball Classic.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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Historians have dissected the poem since 1860 and compared it to Revere’s account of the ride in his own words and other historic evidence.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The investigation reportedly examined additional texts from Chavez-DeRemer and her deputy chief of staff asking other staffers to purchase wine for the Cabinet secretary.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The civil society organization’s latest report examined whether reintroducing combustion into the EU ETS—a key policy mechanism for achieving the EU’s climate objectives—would cause a resurgence in landfill use across the continent.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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