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
This study is one of the most detailed analyses of how respiratory viruses circulate in schools.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Global markets, myriad analyses have shown, are tilting into a reality where wind and solar are the cheapest ways to generate electricity.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Notions had persisted that Brahe was poisoned to death with mercury, but later analyses of his bones and teeth disproved the idea.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Some analyses showed older voters, including Baby Boomers and Gen X, driving the initial days of early voting, which likely helps Cuomo.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Investigators plan to perform chemical analyses to determine whether the material is of extraterrestrial or terrestrial origin.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The American Cancer Society recommends that adults aged 45 and up get regular colon cancer screenings, either stool analyses or colonoscopies.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The findings roughly track with estimates from a group called ClimaMeter, which also performs quick analyses of major weather events.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent analyses suggest that 3I/ATLAS contains unusually high concentrations of carbon dioxide and nickel, setting it apart from native solar system comets.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Global markets, myriad analyses have shown, are tilting into a reality where wind and solar are the cheapest ways to generate electricity.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Notions had persisted that Brahe was poisoned to death with mercury, but later analyses of his bones and teeth disproved the idea.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Some analyses showed older voters, including Baby Boomers and Gen X, driving the initial days of early voting, which likely helps Cuomo.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Investigators plan to perform chemical analyses to determine whether the material is of extraterrestrial or terrestrial origin.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The American Cancer Society recommends that adults aged 45 and up get regular colon cancer screenings, either stool analyses or colonoscopies.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The findings roughly track with estimates from a group called ClimaMeter, which also performs quick analyses of major weather events.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent analyses suggest that 3I/ATLAS contains unusually high concentrations of carbon dioxide and nickel, setting it apart from native solar system comets.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 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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Once again this year, fourth grade teachers around the county turned their classrooms into recording studios, and their students submitted outstanding stories, interviews and commentaries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.—
Jordan Owens,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 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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And by the series’ midpoint, Jenny functions almost solely to articulate observations about the patriarchy that were already abundantly clear.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Industry trends McDonald’s and Cava’s observations about consumer struggles aren’t happening in isolation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 31 patients with heart failure, the new saliva test identified it 81% of the time – which is on par with traditional, more invasive medical examinations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 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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Do-it-yourself assessments are affordable and still helpful.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Early assessments by experts suggest serious environmental damage.—
Elisha Iragi,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The central bank stopped publishing inflation reports in October last year, when the country had managed to keep the rate at single digits for 20 straight months.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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While some reports have characterized the restrictions as targeting private jets, Dan Hubbard, an association spokesperson, said most of these flights are conducted by small and mid-sized businesses.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Analyses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyses. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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