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
The modern world forces us to waste time doing cost-benefit analyses of various inconveniences.
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Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.
—Anita Beveridge-Raffo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, the health secretary is required to cite the basis for recommendations using analyses from the Maryland Health Care Commission.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Earlier cost analyses have also reported substantial differences in treatment costs, with proton therapy estimated at $115,501 compared to $59,012 for IMRT.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some things appear to be working, even if detailed analyses of various programs show uneven progress.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Early analyses have begun to link genes to traits such as drought tolerance and temperature adaptation, but researchers say more rigorous work is needed to confirm those links before they can be used to guide restoration.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The New York Times published extensive analyses of the damage to communications infrastructure and bases throughout the region.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.
—Anita Beveridge-Raffo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, the health secretary is required to cite the basis for recommendations using analyses from the Maryland Health Care Commission.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Earlier cost analyses have also reported substantial differences in treatment costs, with proton therapy estimated at $115,501 compared to $59,012 for IMRT.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some things appear to be working, even if detailed analyses of various programs show uneven progress.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Early analyses have begun to link genes to traits such as drought tolerance and temperature adaptation, but researchers say more rigorous work is needed to confirm those links before they can be used to guide restoration.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The New York Times published extensive analyses of the damage to communications infrastructure and bases throughout the region.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyses
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Amid the police investigations, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul on March 19.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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While Bright Lights is a clinically sound and narratively solid depiction of a sickness, this movie adaptation lacks the novel’s deliciously acerbic descriptions of New York’s sick social scene as well as its protagonist’s self-aware commentaries.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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These Jones pieces and several others are accompanied by audio commentaries on which animation historians Michael Barrier, Greg Ford, and Eric Goldberg provide valuable context.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Taiwan is considering the years-long process of restarting two reactors because of the current crisis, which will require meticulous inspections, safety checks and control system verifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Fire Department’s annual brush clearance inspections began April 1, so now’s the time to clean it out before any inspection.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Different locations on Mars The scientists say that Curiosity's discoveries could tie into observations from NASA's other on-duty Mars rover.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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These are observations that amount to light chipping away at a marble edifice that was built with other things in mind.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling the limp wolf from a ditch and placing it in a carrier, and the animal undergoing medical examinations at the zoo.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The findings, a year in the making, represent one of the most self-critical examinations any elite university has publicly undertaken.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kourtney's sister, Khloé Kardashian, 41, shared the love in the post's comments section, adding a series of red love heart emojis.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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City property tax assessments are government-determined and frequently challenged.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Free screenings, including blood pressure monitoring, stroke risk assessments and blood sugar testing, will be available.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Despite reports of Fox’s Baywatch reboot being pushed out of Venice Beach, local officials are determined to keep production in Los Angeles County.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Analyses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyses. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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