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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dissects
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.
—
Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
After outlining that corrupt deal, Du Bois dissects how scholarship sympathetic to the northern interests then rewrote Reconstruction’s history, turning the period into a fable of failure while caricaturing Black political leadership and widespread democratic participation.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
In Sacrifice, Gavras dissects myth-making in its many forms.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
After outlining that corrupt deal, Du Bois dissects how scholarship sympathetic to the northern interests then rewrote Reconstruction’s history, turning the period into a fable of failure while caricaturing Black political leadership and widespread democratic participation.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
In Sacrifice, Gavras dissects myth-making in its many forms.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissects
Verb
-
Unlike conventional models that primarily rely on current atmospheric readings, Google’s AI system analyzes historical hurricane data to uncover patterns that might elude human forecasters.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Now, Jones analyzes her schedule and sees what works best.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
With surreal flourishes and bursts of absurdity, filmmaker Milagros Mumenthaler casts a beguiling, dreamlike spell that delicately examines motherhood, class and identity.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Du Feng’s documentary examines modern courtship through the lens of China’s dating culture, where a significant gender imbalance has created intense competition among bachelors seeking relationships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Here, The Athletic assesses each of Dewsbury-Hall’s yellow cards to date and whether Everton have any cause for complaint.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dissects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissects. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share