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dissect

[dih-sekt, dahy-] / dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ- /




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The way they dissect intricate moves and passing sequences; how Fernandes explains his thought process that led to Kobbie Mainoo's memorable second goal in the 2024 FA Cup final.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Within that is a highly opinionated core who gather online to dissect everything from clue construction to player etiquette.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The kids took to TikTok and Instagram to dissect every awful thing Banks and the rest did in the name of goosing ratings, with many wondering why its audience barely blinked at its endless exploitation.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

I thank him, and he heads back home to shoot his potato launcher, or dissect bugs, or whatever a kid like him does with his free time.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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