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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Recent Examples of analysis
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
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Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Through blood test results, joint imaging analysis, and my history of symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
—Suzy Katz, Health, 16 May 2025
Although my skin’s spots improved—from 9 percent to 12 percent—compared to my previous analysis, my numbers were down in every other category, including wrinkles.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 16 May 2025
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Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Through blood test results, joint imaging analysis, and my history of symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
—Suzy Katz, Health, 16 May 2025
Although my skin’s spots improved—from 9 percent to 12 percent—compared to my previous analysis, my numbers were down in every other category, including wrinkles.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
But since their places were confirmed on Monday, almost half have gotten rid of their holdings, whether by selling the coins or transferring them to different wallets, a WIRED analysis shows.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Generally speaking, Reichardt’s social commentary is only surface-scratching, the fractious Civil Rights dynamics and wartime unrest relegated to those TV news briefs, the protest posters papered on walls throughout town.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The retrospective also includes commentary from the director and Eugenides.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Trains cannot resume until safety inspections and equipment checks are completed, meaning contingency bus and light rail services will continue for now.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But his words, and similar comments by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in an interview with the BBC, underscored the rift within Israel.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The Thursday, May 22, comment follows Bieber's previous praise and support of Brown.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Success in the appeal can lead to savings for several years as the change becomes the basis for the next assessment, said Sepp.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Last, the recovery stage offers hand and eye treatments, based on the assessment of your five organs and six viscera.—
Akili King,
Essence,
23 May 2025
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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This typically stems from a lack of comprehensive linguistic coverage, insufficient domain-specific examples or inadequate evaluation against human translations during development.—
Mohammad Adnan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Officials emphasized that commanders could expedite evaluations if needed.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Historically, animal dissection laid the groundwork for early medicine, and breakthroughs from animal research have helped lead to polio vaccines, the preventative HIV medication PrEP, and treatments for Parkinson’s disease.—
Rachel Fobar,
Vox,
14 May 2025
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He was diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition in which a tear forms in a coronary artery and causes blockage.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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