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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 deconstructed
How to Make Tzatziki Cucumbers Shea bills this toss-together starter, side dish, or light lunch as deconstructed tzatziki.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
As a result, a visitor can easily feel disoriented, or in my case, a touch deconstructed.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The shoes are the brand’s softest and most deconstructed flat.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
What if instead of being demolished, they could be carefully deconstructed, so that the bricks could be reused in future construction projects?
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
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Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
As a result, a visitor can easily feel disoriented, or in my case, a touch deconstructed.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The shoes are the brand’s softest and most deconstructed flat.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
What if instead of being demolished, they could be carefully deconstructed, so that the bricks could be reused in future construction projects?
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
In taking on such an iconic figure—one whose compositions have been deconstructed and reconstructed in seemingly every possible direction—the group risks revealing the method to its madness.
—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Wembanyama single-handedly deconstructed the experienced Timberwolves.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deconstructed
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Underground, buried fiber-optic cables can sense movement, capturing data that are also then analyzed by AI.
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Shell has consistently been a close second to Chevron for high prices and fat margins, followed by the other large oil company brands, according to data collected and analyzed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
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From the frantic frenzy surrounding royal nuptials to the way the internet dissected every possible clue from Zendaya and Tom Holland before they were revealed to have officially tied the knot, weddings like these are a cultural event.
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Streaming numbers are in their relative infancy and TV ratings are now dissected with multiplatform caveats.
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Few elections in American history have been examined as extensively as Georgia’s in 2020.
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Separately, Giuliani and Goodwin examined the officiating history of Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, whose decision to issue the red card ignited the controversy.
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“Deconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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