deconstructs

present tense third-person singular of deconstruct

Example Sentences

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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
  • Acting as a personal golf training partner, TrainerIQ™ analyzes body movement alongside club delivery and ball flight to help golfers understand not only what happened, but why.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Its Global Optimizer system analyzes Aramco’s refining and petrochemical assets, and the tool takes in news reports, economic data, and demand signals to recommend which markets to prioritize.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Julie Nolke, a viral YouTube star who comedically dissects the anxieties and foibles of Millennial woman, is creating a new series for the service.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ward dissects the Black experience in America, reflects on her own experience as a young Black girl growing up in poverty in southern Mississippi, lauds the writers who influenced her, and examines her own motivations as a writer.
    The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The second study, led by researchers studying data from LRO's Diviner instrument, examines a much larger region around the crater that was physically altered by the impact.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • His is a war drama that examines themes of trauma, PTSD, family tragedy and, ultimately, forgiveness.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The technician comes to your home, assesses the problem and handles the repair.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In the restaurants, the kitchen team assesses all suppliers for sustainability.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Deconstructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructs. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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