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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
To identify the hydrogenobody—and confirm its role in methane production—the new study’s authors combined genetic analyses of hundreds of rumen ciliate genomes with detailed imaging of the microbes, as well as real-life methane measurements from dairy cows.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of analyses are expensive and time-consuming, and predictive results are limited.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the proposal would simplify the department’s enforcement efforts, reduce burdensome litigation, and promote greater uniformity in court analyses.
—Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
To see if a study considered gender, the paper grouped together several different kinds of analyses.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Casey’s 4th-round selection came as no surprise, with most predraft analyses predicting the 311-pound offensive tackle to be an early Saturday pick.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Compensation management has always been complex, requiring in-depth and often manual analyses of datasets to gain strategic insights into trending compensation practices.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
But these kinds of analyses are expensive and time-consuming, and predictive results are limited.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the proposal would simplify the department’s enforcement efforts, reduce burdensome litigation, and promote greater uniformity in court analyses.
—Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
To see if a study considered gender, the paper grouped together several different kinds of analyses.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Casey’s 4th-round selection came as no surprise, with most predraft analyses predicting the 311-pound offensive tackle to be an early Saturday pick.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Compensation management has always been complex, requiring in-depth and often manual analyses of datasets to gain strategic insights into trending compensation practices.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyses
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So far, no one has been arrested, but officials said a couple of cases have been documented as hate-crime investigations.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former inspector general garnered a reputation for high-profile investigations, some of which saw her butt heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pau’s videos, operating both as personal diaries and layered social commentaries, reflect a territorial condition mired in uncertainty.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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To go with touring, acting, and writing, Gaffigan also does commentaries for CBS Sunday Morning.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Existing storage facilities within Beijing’s Sixth Ring Road—an encircling expressway about 15 to 20 miles from the city center—are limited to storing a maximum of three drones or 10 core components while also being required to undergo police inspections.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Teams installed a main seawater valve on a waterborne carrier and performed detailed inspections of high-pressure turbine components.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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For four of these systems, the observations were sensitive enough to allow the astronomers to measure the masses of the component stars from first principles, independent of any guidance from theoretical models.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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His comments feel especially pointed considering that throughout the Nancy Guthrie investigation, there has been a lot of focus on Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the comments section, some viewers said Casablancas represented a model for how artists should take a stand against Israel and its supporters.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the two countries’ standoff in the Strait of Hormuz escalated last week when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized commercial vessels for the first time—a sign that its forces remain potent and that the war could again defy the upbeat assessments from the Pentagon’s leaders.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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But on Friday, reports surfaced that a wind-down was imminent after negotiations between the company, its bondholders and the White House appeared to break down.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Maduko was the head of the community college system when he was picked last year to serve as the interim chancellor of CSCU after newspaper reports and two state audits revealed that Chancellor Terrence Cheng had misused his state credit card and other funds.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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