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
My father founded private hospitals south of Johannesburg, and my mother lectured anatomy, presiding over dissections and preparing meat dishes at home with the same attentive care — removing sinew and fat with a dedicated set of kitchen scalpels.
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Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The book’s clear-eyed dissections of the atmosphere of overwork, anxiety, and panic allow Coulter to question at what point ambition tips over into masochism.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The book’s clear-eyed dissections of the atmosphere of overwork, anxiety, and panic allow Coulter to question at what point ambition tips over into masochism.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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But the center has seen an exodus of artists following the name change, while ticket sales have been lagging, according to analyses in the Washington Post and the New York Times.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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In summary, engineering analyses and field reports show that exoskeletons can deliver substantial load reductions (often 30–50% in target muscles) and improve endurance.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Kansas bill would establish auditing procedures, outline reporting requirements for PBMs and allow the Insurance Department to conduct financial examinations of benefit managers to ensure compliance.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The agency noted that Trident is currently undergoing routine financial examinations which include a review of affiliate transactions.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The order also required submission of the compliance plan within five business days and compliance with random inspections and audits.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regulatory burdens, slow permitting and slow inspections all disincentivize new construction by making building more costly and less financially viable.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Dissections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissections. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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