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 gathering and analysis of enormous amounts of surveillance, health, and financial information raises urgent concerns about data privacy.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While the Kremlin closely guards its economic data, independent analyses show debt is soaring, while growth is cooling.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Harvard still takes the crown for having the most alumni now serving as top CEOs; according to a Fortune analysis last year, nearly 6% of all Fortune 1000 CEOs have a Harvard MBA.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The discovery will be followed up with DNA analysis, deputies said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While the Kremlin closely guards its economic data, independent analyses show debt is soaring, while growth is cooling.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Harvard still takes the crown for having the most alumni now serving as top CEOs; according to a Fortune analysis last year, nearly 6% of all Fortune 1000 CEOs have a Harvard MBA.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The discovery will be followed up with DNA analysis, deputies said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
Noun
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The Santa Clara Police Department identified the man as Nizamuddin Mohammed in an update on its investigation into the shooting.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Still, fraud investigations are likely to remain in the headlines, presenting a lasting vulnerability for the governor, Schier said.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Miz coached up Carmelo on commentary throughout this match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of those who attended the show saw its apparent message of adversity and resilience as a commentary on present times.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From maintenance, like oil changes, fluid checks and tire, brake, and battery inspections, to a variety of repairs, and even smog tests, service is available for all makes, fleet vehicles, hot rods, classic cars and hybrids.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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World powers are pressing Iran to comply with inspection requirements, while Tehran argues that its proposals are being dismissed for political reasons.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps turning the win a bit sour at the end of the game, in the fourth quarter, a Fever fan was escorted out of the arena for comments directed at Gray.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Huge spikes were also reported at Butler High School, where 23 percent of students are proficient in state reading assessments, but 40 percent have already checked out books this year — or double the number who did so last year, according to JCPS data.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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This assessment, though probably true of celebrity figures in general, strikes me as especially apt in Sheen’s case, if only thanks to his constancy in our media landscape over the past four decades.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Auditors frequently canvas in-state neighborhoods in an effort to identify some degree of presence justifying a residency examination.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The entire project took around five months—a speedy time frame thanks to Stone’s careful examination of what could be reworked versus what needed to be entirely redone.—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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The hair transplant process at Smile Hair Clinic begins with a detailed preliminary evaluation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Compliance And Regulatory Alignment Organizations should engage with their compliance teams early in the evaluation process to ensure virtual secure room implementations meet all regulatory requirements.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bogdan, who researches bee visual processing and bee intelligence, anesthetizes bees before dissection as a matter of protocol, though he is not required to by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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State-of-the-art resources include the SynDaver Synthetic Cadaver Lab, an Anatomage Table anatomy visualization system enabling virtual human dissection and an Advanced Laerdal Haptic IV Trainer for intravenous techniques practice.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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