as in analyses
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 dissections
Within days, it was hurled into the internet's true crime universe, Andrea May Sahouri reports, with influencers far and wide sharing posts, live streams and even dissections of timelines and evidence, bringing national attention to Park and a reeling rural Michigan community.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Based on dissections of a few catfish and the timing of the sighting, researchers concluded the bumblebee catfish were likely migrating upriver to spawn and were not eating during the migration.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Based on dissections of a few catfish and the timing of the sighting, researchers concluded the bumblebee catfish were likely migrating upriver to spawn and were not eating during the migration.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissections
Noun
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For an extensive listing of my well-over one hundred analyses and postings, see the link here and the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Industry data and expert analyses show that automating port operations would significantly improve safety by reducing direct human involvement with heavy machinery and hazardous tasks.—
Zack Kass,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shell's heart emoji is now evidence in one of the largest and most sweeping federal investigations into alleged point shaving in college sports.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The allegations have led to investigations in California, the European Union, Australia, and India, among other jurisdictions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The alleged examinations weren’t recorded in the woman’s medical file, according to investigators.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our state-of-the-art offices are equipped for comprehensive skin examinations, advanced testing, and cutting-edge treatments designed with your comfort and health in mind.—
Rocklin Dermatology,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This includes obtaining proper permits, passing health inspections and complying with other standards for safety, sanitation and privacy.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
22 Jan. 2026
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Metra has stepped up their wheel inspections and rail inspections because of Friday's cold snap.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Dissections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissections. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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