ANALYSES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

analyses

noun

plural of analysis

as in investigations

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 commentaries

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 analyses Using specialized computer codes, the team ran detailed safety analyses to model how the new fuel would behave under extreme conditions. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 What’s more, these analyses take a static view of the issue and don’t factor in the dynamic effects that would offset revenue loss. — Elaine Parker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Years later, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s investigators submitted the remains for further DNA analyses, which confirmed the body was Jill Maiorca, reported missing in Big Bear Lake in 2007. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Other analyses suggest about 40 percent of amateur athletes playing contact sports show brain changes that are characteristic of CTE, too. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026 Research and seasonal analyses also show that El Niño can affect the stratospheric circulation through changes in large-scale atmospheric waves. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Despite the cooldown, both countries continue to impose high tariffs on each other's goods, multiple analyses show. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Without clear priorities, AI can pull people into endless rabbit holes, generating more ideas, drafts and analyses without actually moving the needle. — Chris Ernst, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Both statistical analyses and reports by Russian and European election observers have identified significant fraud in past elections. — Regina Smyth, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

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Noun

To determine whether there was a reason to look further, researchers searched digital archives for existing investigations, finding 20 studies that qualified as suitable.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Several individuals have been charged and drugs and a number of firearms were recovered this week in separate investigations, according to the Aurora Police Department.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigations

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Postmortem commentaries on the campaign agreed that many factors were at play in Sinclair’s loss — FDR had kept his distance and progressive candidate Raymond Haight siphoned off votes from Sinclair — but Hollywood proudly took credit.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Jim Cramer talked about the situation in two commentaries, here and here , that went out to CNBC Investing Club members yesterday, and a third one sent out this morning .

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of commentaries

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The inspections followed up on earlier issues that had caused concerns among local residents.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
According to the letter, morning daylight is essential for tasks such as avalanche mitigation, lift inspections and trail preparation.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspections

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Noreus then submitted fraudulent transcripts to state nursing boards so students could take licensing examinations and obtain nursing licenses, according to prosecutors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
After undergoing examinations for her physical safety, the young woman was arrested on accusations of perpetrating crime against public health, per El Mundo.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of examinations

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Several preliminary assessments were done, said Susannah Campbell of BFW Engineering & Testing, including studies of the railyard’s soil, possible air pollution, and how much noise a new maintenance facility would create.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
By aligning the right people with the right roles and encouraging an environment of mutual understanding, behavioral assessments play a pivotal role in creating high-performing teams that excel in collaboration and achieve business success.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessments

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In other cases, Virginia prosecutors have previously brought their own expert witnesses to counter an insanity defense at trials or even disputed the claims without their own expert, according to reports and court records.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Puccinelli said all but 318 districts (of nearly 2,000 across the county) are receiving accurate distribution reports through June 30.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026