as in analyzes
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 deconstructs
Polydrops fully deconstructs its bathroom and plumbing system, storing a shower pan with drain away inside a chest next to the kitchen sink cabinet.
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New Atlas,
5 June 2026
On her podcast, Grant deconstructs an episode of a show with her guest.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
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James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Scissors is a clever and funny romp that turns the tables on the slasher format and deconstructs the phallic symbolism associated with the genre.
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Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Juanita Tolliver deconstructs this iconic event, capturing the power and lasting significance of the evening and Chisholm’s presidential run.
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Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Rachel Chavkin directs Abigail and Shaun on a set by Lee Jellinek that deconstructs the house the couple lived in during the pandemic.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
On her podcast, Grant deconstructs an episode of a show with her guest.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.
—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Scissors is a clever and funny romp that turns the tables on the slasher format and deconstructs the phallic symbolism associated with the genre.
—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Juanita Tolliver deconstructs this iconic event, capturing the power and lasting significance of the evening and Chisholm’s presidential run.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Rachel Chavkin directs Abigail and Shaun on a set by Lee Jellinek that deconstructs the house the couple lived in during the pandemic.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructs
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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This learning system captures agent performance, analyzes it, and feeds back improvements automatically.
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In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
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The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
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In a new story, The Washington Post examines how these four women are navigating this increasingly common reality in the United States.
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This hard-to-watch documentary examines the case, how hospital administrators caught Letby, and the complex feelings of the surviving families.
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However, his premise inaccurately assesses blame.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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