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
As an artist and global figure, J. Balvin aims to deconstruct stereotypes about the country by emphasizing peace, empowerment, and progress and showcasing Colombian ingenuity and industriousness.
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Jeans and skirts were embellished with long straps and undone belts and styled with plaid shirts and deconstructed athleisure jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
This new exhibition opening in Berlin highlights her self-portraits, surrealist collages and sculptural works, showing how Sassen deconstructs and reconstructs the human body as part of her artwork.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
These pieces are a subversive play on masculinity, creating a blank canvas for the body’s identity to be deconstructed and reconstructed all at once.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Jeans and skirts were embellished with long straps and undone belts and styled with plaid shirts and deconstructed athleisure jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
This new exhibition opening in Berlin highlights her self-portraits, surrealist collages and sculptural works, showing how Sassen deconstructs and reconstructs the human body as part of her artwork.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
These pieces are a subversive play on masculinity, creating a blank canvas for the body’s identity to be deconstructed and reconstructed all at once.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deconstruct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstruct
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His knack for reading teammates’ energy and needs is just as sound as his ability to analyze an opponent’s game plan during live action.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the new study, researchers analyzed subsidiary burials, or the remains of people that were buried near or around a central burial.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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But under recent case law — including the Structured Asset Sales v. Sheeran decision — courts have become increasingly focused on what can be dissected and filtered out on paper, rather than what is felt through the music itself.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This technique, which involves dissecting the stomachs of euthanized animals, provides a snapshot of their recent meals.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This frightening line of thought is followed all the way into a new ending for the stage that forces the audience to examine the media, the medium, and ourselves just as harshly as any politician.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further, climate research can assess how future conditions, like worsening drought, may contribute not only to migration but political upheaval that could affect military operations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea’s sale of their women’s team to themselves is still being assessed by the Premier League and will not count towards UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Deconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstruct. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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