1
as in investigation
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 commentary
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 analysis
That’s a lot of ifs and buts, but this relatively simple analysis can at least point to what would have to happen to make this viable.
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Big Deal As AI becomes deeply embedded in the workplace, its labor market impact appears to be increasingly uneven across regions and industries, according to a BofA Global Research analysis.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Medicube in Gangnam offers in-depth skin analysis paired with the brand’s devices and products — its viral Age-R Booster device has been used by Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Team captain Salvador Perez offered a succinct analysis of the Royals’ 6-2 loss Thursday evening at Rate Field as the White Sox finished a three-game sweep.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Big Deal As AI becomes deeply embedded in the workplace, its labor market impact appears to be increasingly uneven across regions and industries, according to a BofA Global Research analysis.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Medicube in Gangnam offers in-depth skin analysis paired with the brand’s devices and products — its viral Age-R Booster device has been used by Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Team captain Salvador Perez offered a succinct analysis of the Royals’ 6-2 loss Thursday evening at Rate Field as the White Sox finished a three-game sweep.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Below is a brief overview of the gold medalists, along with my tasting notes and BevTest’s commentary.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Washington says the largest airport in the country already received perfect scores on multiple Federal Aviation Administration safety inspections, including airfield safety and perimeter integrity.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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So, unlike a restaurant inspected by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, failing an inspection doesn’t close Nattal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Prophetic comments, considering the Mets won the World Series seven years later in large part due to the success of their young prospects.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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The child's remains were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where authorities planned to carry out a post-mortem examination.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For further insights into similar changes in the search and cloud domains, refer to our examination of Why The Market Is Re-Rating Google Stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The optics—underclad, mostly Black young men having their hands and limbs measured to the eighth of an inch, then paraded for physical evaluation—have reliably drawn comparisons to slave markets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Patients with significant hearing loss may still need hearing evaluations, custom fittings, and adjustments from licensed providers.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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However, Larson died the night of the final rehearsal and just one day before Rent's first Off-Broadway preview performance, at the age of 35, from an aortic dissection, believed to have been caused by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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