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dissect

[dih-sekt, dahy-] / dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ- /
VERB
cut up; take apart
Synonyms
STRONG
anatomize cut dichotomize disjoin disjoint dismember dissever divide operate part quarter section sever slice sunder
WEAK
break up dislimb exscind exsect lay open prosect
Antonyms
STRONG
combine connect join unite
WEAK
mend sew
VERB
analyze
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examine explore inspect investigate scrutinize
STRONG
anatomize decompose resolve study
WEAK
break down decompound inquire about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore
WEAK
connect join mend sew

Example Sentences

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Unlike memorable judging furors from the 1990s and 2000s, this time there was social media for angry fans to dissect videos and zoom in on every potential misstep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I had to dissect that because it was kind of unreal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

I spoke with a few coffee experts to dissect what “fibermaxxing” our coffee entails:

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

They dissect ingredient lists, film unboxings and record "Get Ready With Me" videos built around ideas such as "glass skin", sheet masks and, of course, snail mucin.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The only time I jumped was when I leaned my elbow on Buddy's cadaver's stomach to watch him dissect a lung.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath