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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Many cabins and buildings at the camp were already at a higher risk of flooding than previously indicated by FEMA's maps, according to an analysis by NPR, PBS's FRONTLINE and data scientists.
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Laura Sullivan, NPR, 13 July 2025
Texas Rangers are in charge of collecting DNA from family members and the dead and flying them to the University of North Texas near Dallas for analysis, Col. Freeman Martin of the Texas Department of Public Safety said this week.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Moreover, the 33 year old state Assemblyman was carried to victory by an extremely diverse coalition, winning Asian voters (+15), Hispanic voters (+6), and White voters (+5) according to an analysis by the New York Times.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
At least 12 structures at Camp Mystic Guadalupe were fully within FEMA's 100-year flood plain, and a few more were partially in that zone, according to an AP analysis of data provided by First Street, a data science company that specializes in modeling climate risk.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
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Laura Sullivan, NPR, 13 July 2025
Texas Rangers are in charge of collecting DNA from family members and the dead and flying them to the University of North Texas near Dallas for analysis, Col. Freeman Martin of the Texas Department of Public Safety said this week.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Moreover, the 33 year old state Assemblyman was carried to victory by an extremely diverse coalition, winning Asian voters (+15), Hispanic voters (+6), and White voters (+5) according to an analysis by the New York Times.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
At least 12 structures at Camp Mystic Guadalupe were fully within FEMA's 100-year flood plain, and a few more were partially in that zone, according to an AP analysis of data provided by First Street, a data science company that specializes in modeling climate risk.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Media commentary with a side of snark?Sign up forThe Watchlist newsletterwith Bill Goodykoontz.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Much like Part One includes input from Joel’s first wife, Elizabeth Weber, an integral engine of his early career, this installment offers sympathetic and sometimes emotional commentary from ex-wives Christie Brinkley and Katie Lee, along with daughter Alexa and current wife Alexis Roderick,.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Another clip shows the plane safely towed after inspection.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Representatives for Way did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to a spokesperson for Sweeney via email on Saturday for comment.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The agency's most recent assessments from surveys conducted between 2011-2019 suggest a minimum population on the East Coast of approximately 8,000 to 10,000.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Residents began collecting signatures to recall him in 2023, citing frustration with his handling of Jackson County’s property tax assessments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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For a fair evaluation, peer stock returns also represent post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The suspect was charged with unlawful entry and in connection with an outstanding warrant and was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, according to the statement.—
Joseph Tanfani,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The procedure also included a complete neck dissection.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Because the deep plane technique involves a more extensive dissection of tissues under and around facial nerves, Kaplan cautioned that the biggest risk is facial paralysis, which can be temporary or permanent.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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