DECONSTRUCTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

deconstructs

verb

present tense third-person singular of deconstruct

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 Director Taika Waititi deconstructs the Norse god by putting him through Hel(l) and stripping him of his homeland, his hair, and his hammer. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Polydrops fully deconstructs its bathroom and plumbing system, storing a shower pan with drain away inside a chest next to the kitchen sink cabinet. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructs

Verb

Roblox's voice safety classifier analyzes speech for policy violations in real time.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Legal representation in fiscal year 2026 immigration court proceedings is at the lowest level since 2010, according to Austin Kocher, a research professor at Syracuse University who analyzes immigration data.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of analyzes

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Filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain crafts a taut supernatural drama that dissects the patriarchy hiding beneath the veneer of a fairytale wedding.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
This German production, predominantly shot in Ukraine, carefully dissects how a gender transition and Russia’s invasion converge on the love between Olya (Tania Myronyshena) and Oleh (Markus Bright).

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissects

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Here, The Athletic examines Jakirovic’s tactical approach as Hull brace themselves for the rigours of Premier League football for the first time since 2016-17.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The film examines both the opportunities and challenges that technology brings to childhood and friendship.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of examines

Verb

The process begins with the business and assesses the full communications function against what the organization will need over the next several years.

— David Grossman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Ahead of Monday’s trip to Cardiff, The Athletic assesses the business already done in the window.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026