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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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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Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
At least 227 homeless men and women died in 2023 in Sacramento County, a Sacramento Bee analysis found.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
To Su Tie for the development of the sensor analysis and stabilization software, to Bei Shimen for the electrical engineering, and to Zhao Yanchong for the mechanical design and engineering of the Ronin 2 gimbal system.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In fact, our analysis – ISRG Stock To $5000? — presents a bullish outlook for Intuitive Surgical, projecting substantial growth in its share of overall surgical procedures.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
At least 227 homeless men and women died in 2023 in Sacramento County, a Sacramento Bee analysis found.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
To Su Tie for the development of the sensor analysis and stabilization software, to Bei Shimen for the electrical engineering, and to Zhao Yanchong for the mechanical design and engineering of the Ronin 2 gimbal system.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In fact, our analysis – ISRG Stock To $5000? — presents a bullish outlook for Intuitive Surgical, projecting substantial growth in its share of overall surgical procedures.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer.—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the hundred years since, The New Yorker has become a multi-platform enterprise renowned for its definitive reporting and commentary on politics, culture, and the arts, along with its award-winning audio and film divisions and the annual New Yorker Festival.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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The White House said the tariffs will be open for public inspection on Saturday.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to the White House for comment.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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None of those three agencies responded to a request for comment.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sorkin’s assessment is supported by a funny scene with Bradley Whitford’s Josh Lyman.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The baseline promise of each mask is to boost moisture and reduce breakage by taking a personalized approach—simply fill out the hair assessment on the brand’s website to determine your needs.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 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 Carolina Panthers are in the middle of the evaluation phase of the NFL draft process.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Officials said the pilot was safe and taken to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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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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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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