as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country
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Recent Examples of dissection
This kind of pain could also be a sign of aortic dissection, or tearing in the aorta, which is the main artery carrying blood from the heart.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
This is a big novel, full of ideas and ripe for dissection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Penny had a large dissection of his aorta that needed to be repaired immediately.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While Rare, Neck Cracking Can Damage a Critical Artery
The scariest potential consequence of neck cracking is what’s called a vertebral artery dissection, in other words, a tear in an artery.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
This is a big novel, full of ideas and ripe for dissection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Penny had a large dissection of his aorta that needed to be repaired immediately.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While Rare, Neck Cracking Can Damage a Critical Artery
The scariest potential consequence of neck cracking is what’s called a vertebral artery dissection, in other words, a tear in an artery.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissection
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The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The broadcast will feature analysis from former MLB player and Ripken Baseball co-founder Bill Ripken alongside play-by-play announcer Zach Bigley.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, gave a timeline of the investigation at a press conference earlier on Thursday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissection. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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