as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomy
The course will increase knowledge of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and ethics of birding.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
At the very least, hunters must be knowledgeable of whitetail anatomy, take proper shots according to their ability, see the hit and understand how the deer will likely respond.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
These are a natural part of human anatomy and vary depending on one's pelvic bone structure.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Aiming to craft humanoid robots that closely mimic human anatomy, Clone’s mission is to redefine what robots can do to help in our daily lives.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
At the very least, hunters must be knowledgeable of whitetail anatomy, take proper shots according to their ability, see the hit and understand how the deer will likely respond.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
These are a natural part of human anatomy and vary depending on one's pelvic bone structure.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Aiming to craft humanoid robots that closely mimic human anatomy, Clone’s mission is to redefine what robots can do to help in our daily lives.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for anatomy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
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Get more updates and analysis in the NPR Politics newsletter.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The web hosting company Hostinger recently conducted an analysis of the best American cities for freelancers.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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The carcass was in remarkably good condition and appeared in a region of New Zealand that allowed researchers to perform the first-ever dissection of the species.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
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Anatomic dissections were controversial in Europe and the U.S. for centuries because medical students often robbed fresh graves to study cadavers.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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