as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
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Recent Examples of deconstruct
There are evil forces that seek to deconstruct the incremental progress made by people of color.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The Broncos coaching staff this week cycled through exit meetings with players and began deconstructing the season that ended with Sunday’s loss.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Patchwork jeans made from multiple pairs and deconstructed baggy fits styled with oversized leather jackets were a popular look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
The designer attributes his penchant for deconstructing and reconstructing garments to his first experiments as an interior architecture graduate, later adapting the process to cloth as a fashion student.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
The Broncos coaching staff this week cycled through exit meetings with players and began deconstructing the season that ended with Sunday’s loss.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Patchwork jeans made from multiple pairs and deconstructed baggy fits styled with oversized leather jackets were a popular look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
The designer attributes his penchant for deconstructing and reconstructing garments to his first experiments as an interior architecture graduate, later adapting the process to cloth as a fashion student.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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The brand is known for doing personal consultations with clients to analyze their scalp health and create a personalized regimen to fit their bodies, lifestyle, and environment.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast suggests and dissects the buzziest new movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more, five days a week.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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For more on The White Lotus, sign up for The White Lotus Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Breast biopsy: Your provider may take a tissue sample to examine the cells under a microscope.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Consult legal counsel immediately to assess the situation and take decisive action, including legal recourse, to protect your reputation and hold offenders fully accountable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, there is insufficient long-term research to fully assess the safety of supplement use in teenagers and young children.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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