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
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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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Boar’s Head closed that facility in September after inspection reports revealed numerous problems, including model, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment dating back at least two years, the Associated Press reported.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Hill has reached out to the Department of Health and Human Services for comment.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention The Trump administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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The outlets reported that the New Mexico Department of Health's risk assessment findings included rodent feces in three garages, two casitas and three sheds.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who doesn’t fulfill those traits won’t qualify for further examination.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 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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Officers were finally able to detain the man, whose identity was not immediately available, about 7:30 a.m., and he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation, San Diego police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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These are all original characters, who have become synonymous with their creators’ accounts, and in some cases, are treated like legitimate television characters, subject to the same dissection and discussion.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Despite that withdrawal, Ford confirmed the nation would oppose the dissection of stable trade agreements.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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