deconstructions

noun

plural of deconstruction
as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole a lengthy deconstruction of the president's speech by a panel of pundits

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Recent Examples of deconstructions Fans have their deconstructions. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026 Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture. — Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026 Nevertheless, the scrutiny ratcheted up, resulting in pieces musing on journalistic ethics and deconstructions of her book, American Canto. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
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  1. analyses
  2. investigations
Noun
  • Tissue analyses also suggested nerve fibers crossed the injury.
    — Mike McRae October 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, these earlier analyses did not agree with one another, and there was no true consensus about exactly when the sky matched with the painting.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • Even so, should Democrats take back the House next month, Musk would face congressional investigations — and lawmakers would closely scrutinize any attempts to merge his companies.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Omar has denounced the investigations as a politically motivated conspiracy against her, and used it to urge supporters to donate to her reelection campaign.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigations

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“Deconstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deconstructions. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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