deconstructions

noun

plural of deconstruction
as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits

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Recent Examples of deconstructions Fans have their deconstructions. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026 Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture. — Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026 Nevertheless, the scrutiny ratcheted up, resulting in pieces musing on journalistic ethics and deconstructions of her book, American Canto. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
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  1. analyses
  2. investigations
Noun
  • To date, most analyses have compared patients’ genomes against a standard DNA sequence constructed from a limited number of people.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Nuclear license changes hands Along with the NRC license, NANO Nuclear will acquire patented technology, engineering and safety analyses, regulatory and permitting documents, equipment, and historical project development records.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • The bill also required the state water board to consult with tribes whose ancestral territories included water bodies during investigations into water rights.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For all the attention organizations give to Title IX compliance, general workplace investigations—the kind every private employer eventually faces—rarely get the same documentation discipline.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigations

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“Deconstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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