as in analyzing
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 deconstructing
An Emmy winner known for The Eric Andre Show, an experimental sketch show deconstructing the public access talk-show format that aired for six seasons on Adult Swim, André is coming off of roles in Disney+’s Ironheart and Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the usual Danielle Frankel approach, the collaborative design process began by deconstructing Birkenstock sandals to understand their craftsmanship.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Creators are often seen deconstructing collection highlights, reinterpreting runway silhouettes, and infusing pieces with their personal design language.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Clooney, playing such a direct variation on himself, does an expert job of showing us celebrity from the inside out, deconstructing the very notion of stardom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the usual Danielle Frankel approach, the collaborative design process began by deconstructing Birkenstock sandals to understand their craftsmanship.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
His strength has always been in taking an idea from zero to scale, deconstructing it into processes, and assembling the technology and teams to execute it.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Creators are often seen deconstructing collection highlights, reinterpreting runway silhouettes, and infusing pieces with their personal design language.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Clooney, playing such a direct variation on himself, does an expert job of showing us celebrity from the inside out, deconstructing the very notion of stardom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructing
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Fresh Take Florida reporters spent months analyzing a dataset of players in Florida who claimed big scratch-off prizes.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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NewsNation reported in April that the FBI was analyzing new evidence that included hairs found in Guthrie's home, according to a source close to the investigation.—
Sarah Lapidus,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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While that makes this account more profitable than a high-yield savings or money market account, the differential between the three is negligible, and savers shouldn't discount the alternative types without first examining each.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Companies are publicly assessing employees by token use, with both too high and too low values generating concern.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Doctors will determine how long the quarantine will last after assessing the passengers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Deconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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