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
Instead, the team opted for mini-CT scans, enabling a 3D virtual dissection with clear imaging even of soft tissues.
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ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Out in the desert, there was no scrutiny of his clashes on the track, no dissection of his words, no chorus of boos.
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Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Seed dissection is another fun, easy activity for young gardeners.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Larson unexpectedly died of an aortic dissection the night before the show’s first off-Broadway performance in 1996.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Out in the desert, there was no scrutiny of his clashes on the track, no dissection of his words, no chorus of boos.
—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Seed dissection is another fun, easy activity for young gardeners.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Larson unexpectedly died of an aortic dissection the night before the show’s first off-Broadway performance in 1996.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
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Americans question the costs The Iran war has cost the average American household between $775 and $1,300 so far in fuel and taxpayer costs, according to an analysis by Roger Pielke, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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