as in analyzed
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
let's dissect the plot of this thriller to see what makes it thrilling
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Recent Examples of dissected
Television habits have also changed since viewers once dissected tribal council proceedings at the office the next morning.
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Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the Bay Area, where his every struggle and success was dissected by onlookers local and abroad, the stakes are different in Atlanta.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted a strategic switch-up was required after the first quarter against the Suns, as Minnesota reverted to drop coverage in pick and roll after Phoenix guard Devin Booker dissected the team’s high-wall coverage with ease.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The juror said the panel meticulously dissected bank statements and canceled checks to determine how much of the $240,000 that Ye wired to Saxon in late 2021 had been used to pay workers and invoices, and how much should count toward the wages Saxon claimed he was still owed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
While every detail about the fictional K-pop groups’ lives was not 100 percent accurate — just ask BTS member Jungkook or any of the other K-pop idols who loved and dissected the film for fans — KPDH allowed those working behind-the-scenes in the space a moment in the spotlight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
His medical records, bank records and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Broken down and dissected and all these different ways.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the Bay Area, where his every struggle and success was dissected by onlookers local and abroad, the stakes are different in Atlanta.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted a strategic switch-up was required after the first quarter against the Suns, as Minnesota reverted to drop coverage in pick and roll after Phoenix guard Devin Booker dissected the team’s high-wall coverage with ease.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
The juror said the panel meticulously dissected bank statements and canceled checks to determine how much of the $240,000 that Ye wired to Saxon in late 2021 had been used to pay workers and invoices, and how much should count toward the wages Saxon claimed he was still owed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
While every detail about the fictional K-pop groups’ lives was not 100 percent accurate — just ask BTS member Jungkook or any of the other K-pop idols who loved and dissected the film for fans — KPDH allowed those working behind-the-scenes in the space a moment in the spotlight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
His medical records, bank records and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Broken down and dissected and all these different ways.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissected
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For the study, researchers analyzed data from food logs collected from 112 people with overweight or obesity who were enrolled in a structured behavioral weight loss program.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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The numbers and rates of opioid overdose deaths fell for all races between 2023 and 2026, according to more detailed data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed by Stateline.—
Kaitlin Coward,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new study examined only brief interactions with chatbots.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each of the 13 sharks examined for the study tested positive for high levels of cocaine, CBS News reported at the time.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Dissected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissected. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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