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 program will feature former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis, who will provide analysis on the evolving situation involving the United States, Iran, and Israel.
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Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The two aircraft got within several hundred feet of each other, according to a CNN analysis of tracking data from Flightradar24.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
But a University of Virginia satellite analysis commissioned by the Washington Post saw more algae in the Reflecting Pool this month than at any other time in the past five years.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 20 June 2026
But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The two aircraft got within several hundred feet of each other, according to a CNN analysis of tracking data from Flightradar24.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
But a University of Virginia satellite analysis commissioned by the Washington Post saw more algae in the Reflecting Pool this month than at any other time in the past five years.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 20 June 2026
But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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The crash occurred during a routine developmental test mission for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, and the cause remains under investigation, with findings potentially six months away.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The officer will remain on leave as the investigation into the police shooting continues, per the police department's policy.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s winning plaudits for his no-nonsense commentary on Fox Sports during this World Cup, played for clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Rob Schneider, a cast member from 1990-1994 who later branched out into movies, sitcoms and political commentary, is in New Haven on a concert tour.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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According to Abbott, Yuba County Environmental Health conducted the inspection after receiving a complaint about Ranch Market and found a vermin infestation that could not be immediately corrected on-site.—
Velvet Wu
June 17,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Hochul's office and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office for comment.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Michael Hestrin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Marketing claims about smoothness, energy, and mood are starting points for evaluation, not endpoints.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.—
Riley de León,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The Apartment is a daring dissection of toxicity in the story of an insurance clerk (Jack Lemmon) who lets his co-workers use his apartment to support their infidelity.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Co-created by Seinfeld and Larry David, the sitcom was a massive hit in the ’90s thanks to its wry dissection of social norms, and the talents of costars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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