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
Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The latest analyses from the nonpartisan Inside Elections and from Sabato’s Crystal Ball, from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, shows some uncertainty.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Americans are most likely to inherit ages 56 to 65, according to a 2021 analysis from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Expert analysis -- paired with online detection tools -- confirmed they were created with AI technology, and their websites were linked to generic holding companies or companies oversees.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The latest analyses from the nonpartisan Inside Elections and from Sabato’s Crystal Ball, from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, shows some uncertainty.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Americans are most likely to inherit ages 56 to 65, according to a 2021 analysis from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Expert analysis -- paired with online detection tools -- confirmed they were created with AI technology, and their websites were linked to generic holding companies or companies oversees.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
Noun
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Investigators recovered a 9 mm SIG Sauer handgun, according to the filing, and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Does that count as commentary on the current moment?—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But as the bill moved through the House, additional provisions were added including language allowing random inspections of home kitchens by health departments.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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This previous ordinance laid out a standard business licensing system that required new businesses to undergo reviews and inspections by various departments, aiming to ensure businesses complied with local laws, paid any fees or fines and met health and safety standards.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The Jogye Order did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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An Instructure spokesperson did not respond to a request for additional comment.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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California’s current public health monitoring protocol includes daily temperature checks, assessment for any symptoms consistent with hantavirus, and direction to modify activities as necessary.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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States would retain authority over scope of practice, supervision rules, and enforcement, but could not impose duplicative competency assessments.—
Alon Bergman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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What this adaptation does offer is a deeper examination of genius as an existential burden in a society that enables others to co-opt it, monetize it, and use it as part of an agenda.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Dwinal-Palisch suggests that this shift encourages a more nuanced examination of how value circulates through the workforce.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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On the one hand, background checks and psychological evaluations could help weed out individuals with questionable motives.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her evaluation of the experience?—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 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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The Man From Colorado is a dissection of the effects of PTSD (both on the part of soldiers and their families), a satire of megalomania, and a crackling thriller.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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