as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country
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Recent Examples of dissection
While clogged arteries are still the most common cause of heart attacks overall, seldom understood catalysts have put women at a higher risk, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), anemia and infections.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
The Friday event was in support of The John Ritter Foundation, created in honor of the late John Ritter, who died of an aortic dissection at age 54.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ritter died in 2003 of an aortic dissection, and the gala will benefit the continuing work of the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While first assumed to be suffering a heart attack, it was later revealed to be aortic dissection.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
The Friday event was in support of The John Ritter Foundation, created in honor of the late John Ritter, who died of an aortic dissection at age 54.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ritter died in 2003 of an aortic dissection, and the gala will benefit the continuing work of the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While first assumed to be suffering a heart attack, it was later revealed to be aortic dissection.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to WalletHub’s analysis, the five states with the highest student loan payments are Vermont, with a median payment of $248 per month, followed by Massachusetts ($241), Maryland ($240), New Hampshire ($240), and New Jersey ($235).—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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