1
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
Their analyses relied on rigid formulas that ignore the dynamics of companies driven by invention, rapid scaling, and exponential growth.
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Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Tourism, a major source of hard currency for the country, remains far below pre-pandemic levels; analyses using official Cuban data show that tourist arrivals in 2025 were less than half the number in 2019.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Other pricey estimates That number is higher than some previous analyses.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
In a paper published today in Science Advances, Sven Isaksson of Stockholm University and his colleagues report on their microchemical and biomolecular analyses of residues found on 60,000-year-old quartz arrow tips from Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
The state is already, according to independent analyses, gerrymandered in a way that produces extra Republican victories.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Typically preliminary assessments of vaccine effectiveness — VE in flu-speak — are published around mid-February, with final analyses following after the end of the flu season.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Local governments collect less revenue just as demand for health care and social services rises, a dynamic highlighted in regional analyses by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
—Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
This study is one of the most detailed analyses of how respiratory viruses circulate in schools.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Tourism, a major source of hard currency for the country, remains far below pre-pandemic levels; analyses using official Cuban data show that tourist arrivals in 2025 were less than half the number in 2019.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Other pricey estimates That number is higher than some previous analyses.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
In a paper published today in Science Advances, Sven Isaksson of Stockholm University and his colleagues report on their microchemical and biomolecular analyses of residues found on 60,000-year-old quartz arrow tips from Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
The state is already, according to independent analyses, gerrymandered in a way that produces extra Republican victories.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Typically preliminary assessments of vaccine effectiveness — VE in flu-speak — are published around mid-February, with final analyses following after the end of the flu season.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Local governments collect less revenue just as demand for health care and social services rises, a dynamic highlighted in regional analyses by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
—Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
This study is one of the most detailed analyses of how respiratory viruses circulate in schools.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyses
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The project is part of NASA’s SIMPLEx, or Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration, program, which aims to spur researchers and companies to devise ways to use small spacecraft to carry out science investigations for pennies on the dollar.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
7 Dec. 2025
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Dallas’ restaurant inspections function on a 100-point system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The build was subject to special inspections, which entailed the county sampling the concrete mix each day the machine was operating, similar to inspections used for commercial projects.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Next, the team hopes to combine these observations with higher-resolution data and simulations to follow the gas even closer to the galactic core.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other actors were influenced by Hoffman’s performance and their own observations.—
Sarah Kurchak,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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By age 14, Abergel had dropped out of school, taken his graduate record examinations and ventured to New York in hopes of one day joining the American Ballet Theatre.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nardello is described as a global investigations firm with expertise in tracing company assets, financial examinations, and criminal and civil white collar litigation, the committee said.—
Jonathan Randles,
Bloomberg,
31 Dec. 2025
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His 2007 remarks on race were not the first time Watson struck a nerve with his comments.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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But after receiving backlash from within his own party over the comments, Wadephul has sought to stress that his overall view remains in alignment with his party.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Their official causes of death are still pending further assessments, including toxicology reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The base fine for a speeding ticket in California starts at $35, but additional penalty assessments and court fees can push the total cost to nearly $500.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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The legal writer Cristian Farias attended the hearing, and reports on the scene that unfolded in the courtroom.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their official causes of death are still pending further assessments, including toxicology reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Analyses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyses. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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