as in analyzing
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 dissecting
Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of dissecting another unicorn performance from Jokic, the discussion focused on how Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert won the one-on-one matchup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Since that June 2025 announcement, readers have been dissecting every new piece of information about the two-day show leading up to its opening day this Friday.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Another said the odor evoked the memory of dissecting a dead bird.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
When dissecting the reasons and moments when the Sabres’ season turned around, that game was one of the early hints about what type of team Buffalo could become.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And while dissecting the short and long-term impact of a single inflation report can be difficult to do with precision, there are some items borrowers should consider now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The post sent the food corner of social media into overdrive, with fans dissecting the mockups and speculating about what a Crumbl donut experience could actually look like.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
People are always dissecting something.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of dissecting another unicorn performance from Jokic, the discussion focused on how Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert won the one-on-one matchup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Since that June 2025 announcement, readers have been dissecting every new piece of information about the two-day show leading up to its opening day this Friday.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Another said the odor evoked the memory of dissecting a dead bird.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
When dissecting the reasons and moments when the Sabres’ season turned around, that game was one of the early hints about what type of team Buffalo could become.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And while dissecting the short and long-term impact of a single inflation report can be difficult to do with precision, there are some items borrowers should consider now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The post sent the food corner of social media into overdrive, with fans dissecting the mockups and speculating about what a Crumbl donut experience could actually look like.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
People are always dissecting something.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissecting
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There was a science to analyzing whether the hairs came from someone dead or alive.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On top of that, when analyzing the beaks, the team noticed a distinct pattern.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dissecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissecting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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