as in analyzes
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 dissects
In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Song Exploder is the default setting for the best music podcast, while One Song, which dissects one iconic song every episode, and provides a deep, humorous, and technical analysis of a single track’s production, history, and cultural impact goes largely unnoticed.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bill of the Month is a crowdsourced investigation by KFF Health News and The Washington Post’s Well+Being that dissects and explains medical bills.
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Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Dolan dissects his estrangement from his mother after forty years of attempts at peace, and weaves in research and reportage about child abuse and trauma.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Each installment dissects the making-of of a show, novel, painting, song, or other work through conversations with artists and their artifacts.
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Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Shops sell commemorative merchandise, the press dissects the dress and flower details ad nauseam, and the wedding attire may even go on display after the event.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Jack Lang dissects the key talking points.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Song Exploder is the default setting for the best music podcast, while One Song, which dissects one iconic song every episode, and provides a deep, humorous, and technical analysis of a single track’s production, history, and cultural impact goes largely unnoticed.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Bill of the Month is a crowdsourced investigation by KFF Health News and The Washington Post’s Well+Being that dissects and explains medical bills.
—
Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Dolan dissects his estrangement from his mother after forty years of attempts at peace, and weaves in research and reportage about child abuse and trauma.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Each installment dissects the making-of of a show, novel, painting, song, or other work through conversations with artists and their artifacts.
—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Shops sell commemorative merchandise, the press dissects the dress and flower details ad nauseam, and the wedding attire may even go on display after the event.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Jack Lang dissects the key talking points.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissects
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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The presentation, led by Fran Offenhauser, examines the boulevard’s historic core, its architectural evolution and the preservation challenges facing Hollywood today.
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The film examines ambition, identity, gender, and cultural exchange through the sport’s long-running ties between Britain and China.
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Simplifi meets rigorous security certifications, such as SOC 2, which are part of a comprehensive external audit that assesses the security, confidentiality and privacy of a program’s data.
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Valentino co-founded the Early Warning Project, which assesses the risk of mass atrocities around the world.
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“Dissects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissects. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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