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
As a result, a visitor can easily feel disoriented, or in my case, a touch deconstructed.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The shoes are the brand’s softest and most deconstructed flat.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
What if instead of being demolished, they could be carefully deconstructed, so that the bricks could be reused in future construction projects?
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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.
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Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
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Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The shoes are the brand’s softest and most deconstructed flat.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
What if instead of being demolished, they could be carefully deconstructed, so that the bricks could be reused in future construction projects?
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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.
—
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
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—
Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructed
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Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
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Princess Diana loved jewelry, wearing her favorite pieces over and over, even as every ring, bracelet, and earring was photographed, scrutinized and analyzed.
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Streaming numbers are in their relative infancy and TV ratings are now dissected with multiplatform caveats.
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He was dissected in various media reports.
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In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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