as in analyzing
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 dissecting
Bonitto said he’s made a habit of dissecting the cadences of opposing quarterbacks on film and studying them throughout the week.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Similar reasoning can be applied when dissecting the playing time uptick veteran wideout David Moore saw Sunday; Moore played 56 snaps Sunday (97%), which is more than every other offensive player who is not a lineman or who doesn’t have the last name Young.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
From TikTok clips to Instagram reels and YouTube, fans are dissecting every romantic entanglement in the show.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Allen was dissecting the Ravens’ defense, with the biggest play being a 32-yard strike to new receiver Josh Palmer to get into field goal range.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The reason being HoverAir can't guarantee waterproofing if users are dissecting their drones.
—Joe Salas
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For more on And Just Like That …, sign up for And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The company begins the process through a deep analysis of the client’s present situation, dissecting through their documents, structures, and assets.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Similar reasoning can be applied when dissecting the playing time uptick veteran wideout David Moore saw Sunday; Moore played 56 snaps Sunday (97%), which is more than every other offensive player who is not a lineman or who doesn’t have the last name Young.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
From TikTok clips to Instagram reels and YouTube, fans are dissecting every romantic entanglement in the show.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Allen was dissecting the Ravens’ defense, with the biggest play being a 32-yard strike to new receiver Josh Palmer to get into field goal range.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The reason being HoverAir can't guarantee waterproofing if users are dissecting their drones.
—Joe Salas
august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For more on And Just Like That …, sign up for And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The company begins the process through a deep analysis of the client’s present situation, dissecting through their documents, structures, and assets.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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In analyzing Charlotte’s guard-heavy roster, many pundits externally don’t view the Hornets’ frontline as a strength.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fingerprint matrix Ordinary imaging methods, whether photographs, sonar, or ultrasound scans, rely on sending a wave toward an object and analyzing the portion that bounces back.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film weaves together comedic and dramatic elements while examining the tension between personal identity and familial expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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One study examining blood pressure found that individuals with higher egg consumption had lower blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c (a measure of blood sugar control).—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Dissecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissecting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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