1
as in investigation
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis
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2
as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives
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Recent Examples of analysis
The addition of new species and novel analyses are constantly reshaping that evolutionary tree, and sometimes the category changes shift more than just a few twigs but entire evolutionary branches.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The analysis of the Chang'e 6 samples was reported on April 9 in the journal Nature.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Gen Z represented 13% of U.S. home mortgage applications in 2024, up from 10% in 2023, according to an analysis from Cotality, formerly called CoreLogic.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Mike White slickly disintegrates American family and friend relations — using flashy prurience but no analysis.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The analysis of the Chang'e 6 samples was reported on April 9 in the journal Nature.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Gen Z represented 13% of U.S. home mortgage applications in 2024, up from 10% in 2023, according to an analysis from Cotality, formerly called CoreLogic.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Mike White slickly disintegrates American family and friend relations — using flashy prurience but no analysis.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
Noun
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Created by Mike White, The White Lotus became an unexpected hit for the way its first season skewered the wealthiest of the wealthy by combining absurd humor with sharp commentary on colonialism, racial politics, and class.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Upon inspection, officers found that McKenzie was not licensed to drive the 18-wheeler and that the truck’s grain hopper trailer contained 18 people.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His attorney, Daniel J. Moynihan, did not respond to a message seeking comment from USA TODAY.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Patients will receive an assessment from a licensed clinician within 30 minutes after arriving.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Most 3-Pointers In A Season That means multiple interview rounds, technical assessments, culture-fit evaluations and follow-up conversations—all before a decision is made.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Implement Mechanisms to Curb Excessive Tenure – Encourage board refreshment and accountability through tools like mandatory retirement ages, term limits, and annual 360-degree director evaluations.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The panel members were afforded time between each interview to review their notes before entering their grades and evaluations.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whether their focus is call-in advice, comedic commentary, candid girl talk, or cultural dissections or health and wellness, these women lead the discussion with expertise, humor and vulnerability.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The edges and vertices of one graph can be compared with those of another to explore deeper relationships between the two structures—an approach that Kamata thought might help to resolve Dudeney’s dissection.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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