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
Without an extension, the extra help will expire at the end of 2025 and insurance premiums likely double, according to an analysis published in September by KFF, a health research group.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Vicens even shared his video analysis of a team in his league at the time when Sevilla drew them in the cup.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Janion’s analyses are trenchant but also hopeful.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Vicens even shared his video analysis of a team in his league at the time when Sevilla drew them in the cup.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Janion’s analyses are trenchant but also hopeful.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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The Oregon Medical Board conducted an investigation and revoked Farley’s medical license in October 2020.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Altitude Sports broadcast team includes play-by-play mainstay Chris Marlowe and his color commentary partner Scott Hastings, as well as reporter/analysts Christopher Dempsey and Katy Winge.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Editors want expert commentary on trends, challenges and solutions — not a sales pitch.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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As part of the investigation, requested certificates of veterinary inspection from all 50 states and received records accounting for nearly 88,000 dogs.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The department's tax auditors will look for violations during their normal enforcement work, such as on-site inspections or checking books.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Young Republicans implicated in a scandal over racist, antisemitic and misogynistic comments in leaked chat messages reported by Politico face mounting calls to step down from their positions in party organizations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … DAMAGE CONTROL – Amanpour apologizes after backlash over comments on treatment of Israeli hostages.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Work got started on an environmental assessment to determine the possible impact on the area surrounding the Mountain Home Air Force Base began around 2020, and the assessment was completed in 2022.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Another professor, Alma (Julia Roberts), is the first person Maggie speaks to about what happened, and Alma’s reaction sets up the film’s faceted examination of privilege, identity politics, and what goes on in a cloistered community hamstrung by its own mores.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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But after the examination at the vet’s office, the response was different.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Advocates for the programs say expanding opportunities and ensuring a holistic evaluation is critical for ensuring no group is left behind.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Officials said paramedics eventually transported the woman to a medical facility for evaluation, according to the Herald.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The John Ritter Foundation, founded by Ritter’s widow Amy Yasbeck, spread awareness about aortic health and funds research into aortic dissection.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the real monomaniacs, this album has unleashed a bounty of dissection opportunities.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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