DECONSTRUCT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

deconstruct

verb

ˌdē-kən-ˈstrəkt

Definition of deconstruct

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 The eight-part documentary reflects on his life and times by deconstructing his lyrics, à la his 2010 memoir, Decoded, authored by journalist and filmmaker dream hampton. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The pillars of the village are gradually being deconstructed. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 This potential to deconstruct and rebuild critical networks in the brain makes psilocybin an attractive therapeutic tool in treating mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 From there, Badu took a collection of Alchemist instrumentals and deconstructed them, reshaping his warm, punchy samples with everything from kalimba to layered chords and drums. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deconstruct

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Local processing could help rovers analyze terrain, interpret sensor readings, and support decisions without sending every piece of data back to Earth.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Databricks helps organizations collect, process, and analyze large amounts of data and has been used by companies, such as Al-Futtaim Group, to help optimize its supply chain and develop a customer loyalty program.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of analyze

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To dissect the explosive last episode, director Adam Randall, who is also returning to direct Season 8, sat down with Variety to talk spoilers, rumors and more.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Along with that oh-so-sweet commercial success came rounds of discourse that callously dissected her racial identity, her relationship with her Blackness, and the winding history of genre in the context of American music.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissect

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Chinese researchers have examined Russia’s use of reconnaissance drones to locate targets and direct strikes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators examined allegations involving more than 300 victims spanning from 1950 through 2011.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of examine

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Analysts assessing China’s September 2025 weapons display cautioned that questions about operational capabilities remained.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
On top of that, BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that gave the Knights a fresh set of downs and moved them up to the BYU 28-yard line.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026