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
The alcohol industry has taken a financial hit over the last four years as adults have been drinking less, according to a Bloomberg analysis.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Five years later, sophisticated analysis of close-up camera imagery revealed more of the writings.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
But in 2019, just two years before Congress ordered a temporary one-year increase in the federal child tax credit to help families harmed by the COVID pandemic, only two states offered such relief, said John Iselin, associate director of economic analysis at Yale University’s Budget Lab.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Five years later, sophisticated analysis of close-up camera imagery revealed more of the writings.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
But in 2019, just two years before Congress ordered a temporary one-year increase in the federal child tax credit to help families harmed by the COVID pandemic, only two states offered such relief, said John Iselin, associate director of economic analysis at Yale University’s Budget Lab.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will have play-by-play and color commentary, with sideline reporting done by Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rather, the focus will be on Chair Powell’s commentary on the timing of the next possible rate cut.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the next Neutron stage is being readied for its maiden flight, its Hungry Hippo fairing is undergoing post-delivery inspections ahead of transportation to MARS's Rocket Lab Launch Copmlex-3 (LC-3) for further tests.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The panel recommended making such inspections mandatory.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The family could not be immediately reached for comment.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jean Brandl, a federal defender representing Kazmierczak, also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The organization tends to do well on independent quality assessments.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the end of the 30-minute visit, Urban's doctor showed her the AI summary of the appointment, neatly organized into sections for her medical history, the physical exam findings and an assessment and treatment plan for her rheumatoid arthritis and hot flashes, among other details.—
Michelle Andrews,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Acceptance tests ongoing Sea acceptance tests form a formal evaluation process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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That will trigger an 18-month STB evaluation and, potentially, negotiations between Union Pacific and affected communities and industries.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Chargers lost to the New England Patriots, 16-3, and any dissection of this performance must start with that point total.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s all changed, with the model getting candid about plastic surgery rumors, beauty treatments, and social media’s dissection of her looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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