DISSECTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dissects

verb

present tense third-person singular of dissect

as in analyzes

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 dissects Filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain crafts a taut supernatural drama that dissects the patriarchy hiding beneath the veneer of a fairytale wedding. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 This German production, predominantly shot in Ukraine, carefully dissects how a gender transition and Russia’s invasion converge on the love between Olya (Tania Myronyshena) and Oleh (Markus Bright). — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Song Exploder is the default setting for the best music podcast, while One Song, which dissects one iconic song every episode, and provides a deep, humorous, and technical analysis of a single track’s production, history, and cultural impact goes largely unnoticed. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Dolan dissects his estrangement from his mother after forty years of attempts at peace, and weaves in research and reportage about child abuse and trauma. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 Bill of the Month is a crowdsourced investigation by KFF Health News and The Washington Post’s Well+Being that dissects and explains medical bills. — Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 Each installment dissects the making-of of a show, novel, painting, song, or other work through conversations with artists and their artifacts. — Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Shops sell commemorative merchandise, the press dissects the dress and flower details ad nauseam, and the wedding attire may even go on display after the event. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

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Course material analyzes Parton’s relationship with feminism and her aversion to politics, among other topics.

— Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Roblox's voice safety classifier analyzes speech for policy violations in real time.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of analyzes

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The course work can include classes that take a critical and historical approach to AI, said Todd Presner, a professor of European languages and transcultural studies who examines how Holocaust history is presented online.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
As urban researchers studying housing insecurity and urban development, our work examines what happens when rapid urban expansion outpaces cities’ ability to shelter their most vulnerable residents.

— Brandon Marc Finn, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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PrecivityAD2 is a single blood test that quickly assesses the proteins amyloid and tau, using mass spectrometry to measure plasma Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Based on the degree of impact, the system identifies key stakeholders, assesses potential options, and prioritizes.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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