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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
The state alleges Darnell failed to conduct individualized suitability analyses and did not disclose conflicts of interest tied to commission payments.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump won the popular vote for the first time and, according to multiple analyses, did better with sporadic voters than with consistent voters.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to industry-leading video content, CNBC Pro breaks down analyses and stock pick discussions from exclusives and Business Day programming in deeper-diving articles for CNBC Pro subscribers.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The coalition of mostly Democratic states argues Kennedy’s moves sidestepped the advisory committee, scientific analyses and the existing legal framework to create recommendations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
As outlined in recent industrial analyses, AUKUS partners are working to align workforce skill development, technical standards, and industrial supply chains across three nations to ensure the program doesn’t face capability gaps or schedule slippage in the 2030s and early 2040s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Independent analyses cast doubt that there was ever enough tariff revenue to cover $2,000 dividend checks.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike the city of Poway, which favors hitching posts over parking meters, San Diego has elected to ignore all rational analyses of parking fee options, in favor of looking at parking as a cash cow.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But according to the chemical analyses, there is potential for carcinogenic and other toxic effects, says Sandy Tsao, MD, a dermatologist at Mass General Hospital in Boston, who was not involved in the research.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump won the popular vote for the first time and, according to multiple analyses, did better with sporadic voters than with consistent voters.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to industry-leading video content, CNBC Pro breaks down analyses and stock pick discussions from exclusives and Business Day programming in deeper-diving articles for CNBC Pro subscribers.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The coalition of mostly Democratic states argues Kennedy’s moves sidestepped the advisory committee, scientific analyses and the existing legal framework to create recommendations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
As outlined in recent industrial analyses, AUKUS partners are working to align workforce skill development, technical standards, and industrial supply chains across three nations to ensure the program doesn’t face capability gaps or schedule slippage in the 2030s and early 2040s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Independent analyses cast doubt that there was ever enough tariff revenue to cover $2,000 dividend checks.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike the city of Poway, which favors hitching posts over parking meters, San Diego has elected to ignore all rational analyses of parking fee options, in favor of looking at parking as a cash cow.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But according to the chemical analyses, there is potential for carcinogenic and other toxic effects, says Sandy Tsao, MD, a dermatologist at Mass General Hospital in Boston, who was not involved in the research.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyses
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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Victoria Jones expressed concern regarding safety, citing recent federal investigations into Waymo competitor Tesla’s self-driving software.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Northeastern University School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has argued through litigation and commentaries that sports betting is a public health concern due to its addictive qualities, aggressive marketing by companies, and the ease of placing a bet through an app.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Many of their playful clips and humorous commentaries went viral and were especially appealing to younger viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The second agreement, which will be enforceable in court, will address ongoing inspections and accountability measures and improved lines of communication between property management, the town of Rocky Hill and residents.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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One mystery that the observations confirmed but unfortunately did not solve concerns Uranus’s peculiarly plummeting temperature.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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Such observations suggest that rain or thunderstorms could develop, followed by a northerly wind shift that brings falling temperatures and clearer skies.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Defensive backs, like McCoy, are set to have medical examinations on Wednesday.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Head to the second floor to visit the Registry Room (also known as the Great Hall), where some 5,000 people once filed through each day for legal and medical examinations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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With the comments from the Joneses that an active free agency period is coming, this could be an exciting few weeks for the Cowboys for the first time in over a decade.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Stanley's comments on the AI spending environment were encouraging, addressing a key debate in the marketplace.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Shelters do not provide the mental health assessments and supportive services necessary to transition to permanent housing.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations, and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping students’ learning.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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There were also reports of blasts in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh, Jordan and Iraq.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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More than 500 soldiers and 100 police officers took control of the area to disperse the crowd, according to official reports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Analyses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyses. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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