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
Join forces and sign up for our subscriber-exclusive newsletter dissecting House of the Dragon season three.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Another record might have found the ballad in that process, dissecting, with Deer Tick’s gift for barstool poetry, their relationship with the strange, looming beast that is age.
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Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Barthes was dissecting professional wrestling, with its heroes and heels, its obvious theater.
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Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Discourse about the film has run the gamut, dissecting everything from its breakout leads to its low-budget ingenuity.
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Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
The seemingly throwaway reference is actually the result of years spent dissecting Dion's every move with the dedication of a method actor preparing to portray a historical figure.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Not just beat reporters, mind you, but fan sites, Substacks, podcasts and YouTube channels, all of which spend eight months dissecting every name at every position — a media climate befitting modern college football.
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.
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ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Another record might have found the ballad in that process, dissecting, with Deer Tick’s gift for barstool poetry, their relationship with the strange, looming beast that is age.
—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Barthes was dissecting professional wrestling, with its heroes and heels, its obvious theater.
—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Discourse about the film has run the gamut, dissecting everything from its breakout leads to its low-budget ingenuity.
—
Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
The seemingly throwaway reference is actually the result of years spent dissecting Dion's every move with the dedication of a method actor preparing to portray a historical figure.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Not just beat reporters, mind you, but fan sites, Substacks, podcasts and YouTube channels, all of which spend eight months dissecting every name at every position — a media climate befitting modern college football.
—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.
—
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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Detecting bots requires analyzing patterns in user data, including transaction and payment signals, purchase speed, buying patterns and credit card activity, rather than relying on just a single indicator.
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Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at USA's odds for the stage of elimination, analyzing how far Mauricio Pochettino's squad can go.
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During the quantum program, Dash worked with Flores and another member of the cohort to develop a project examining how quantum computing could be used to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Start by examining the leaves.
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