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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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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
Satellite image analysis company Maxar Technologies released images of Hmeimim last week depicting heavy transport planes preparing to receive cargo and attack helicopters dismantled, probably ahead of being transported.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
In the last four years, school shootings have killed more than 200 people and injured more than 600, according to a CBS News analysis of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Global analysis firm SportsTechX measured less than $1 billion invested across the industry in 2014.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
By using technical analysis tools like price projections, Fibonacci Extensions and Chandelier Exits, savvy investors can identify upside targets and confirm that the uptrend is progressing as expected.
—David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
In the last four years, school shootings have killed more than 200 people and injured more than 600, according to a CBS News analysis of the K-12 School Shooting Database.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Global analysis firm SportsTechX measured less than $1 billion invested across the industry in 2014.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
By using technical analysis tools like price projections, Fibonacci Extensions and Chandelier Exits, savvy investors can identify upside targets and confirm that the uptrend is progressing as expected.
—David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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This season’s roster represents a bold step forward in fostering creativity and cultural commentary, reaffirming the program’s dedication to empowering artists to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and connect.Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kumar Sangakkara was needed in the middle rather than in the commentary box.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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There's nothing too unusual about that, but closer inspection revealed the planet, called PSR B1620-26b, to be quite weird.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upon further inspection, medical staff at the Fort Worth shelter realized that there was even more to the pup’s suffering than met the eye.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Paramount Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s comments come amid an ongoing quarrel over whether trans people should be permitted to use restrooms that align with their gender identity in the Capitol building.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh stated the initial assessment does not link the drones to foreign adversaries. DHS officials, while addressing concerns during a meeting with state lawmakers, noted that not all reports involve drones, further deepening the mystery.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In Greece and Rome, students wore crowns of rosemary during examinations to improve their memory.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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The follow-up examinations of NGC 5084 helped the team see this galaxy and its sideways black hole across a wide range of light wavelengths.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Consumers increasingly look to peers for genuine product evaluations, with 99.9% of consumers reading reviews before making an online purchase.Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali was ordered to reside in Philadelphia under GPS monitoring, undergo a mental health evaluation and surrender any travel documents.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This sequence, the show’s comic high point, represents at once a deft piece of stagecraft that, in the cacophony of angry comments projected behind the heads of Don and company, becomes a clever comic dissection of the public square in the age of Zoom.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Before now, it had only been spotted by humans six times—never alive and never in the correct conditions for dissection.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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