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
By contrast, measuring the lengths of submillimeter organisms has typically involved taking multiple images under a microscope and conducting image analysis.
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ArsTechnica, 21 June 2025
Trump using National Guard for deportation work could go into 'uncharted territory'
Some 4.2 million people, or nearly a third of the 13 million residents of greater Los Angeles, are foreign-born, according to a Migration Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census data.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 21 June 2025
According to a mid-May report from Kantar, a marketing data and analysis company, supermarket shopping among Latinos was down 11.3% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year.
—Sara Braun, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Related article Scientists detect record-breaking ‘ghost particle’ in the Mediterranean Sea
Follow-up observations and analyses with other instruments, including one recently conducted by the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina, have not been able to find the same signals.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 21 June 2025
Trump using National Guard for deportation work could go into 'uncharted territory'
Some 4.2 million people, or nearly a third of the 13 million residents of greater Los Angeles, are foreign-born, according to a Migration Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census data.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 21 June 2025
According to a mid-May report from Kantar, a marketing data and analysis company, supermarket shopping among Latinos was down 11.3% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year.
—Sara Braun, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Related article Scientists detect record-breaking ‘ghost particle’ in the Mediterranean Sea
Follow-up observations and analyses with other instruments, including one recently conducted by the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina, have not been able to find the same signals.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This component classifies requests and forwards to the WAF just the ones needing inspection, such as dynamic content requests, and offloads the WAF by caching responses.—
Alexander Krizhanovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The most recent audit found that the commission needs to complete its limited inspections, which are less thorough checks in between larger comprehensive inspections, and update its processes for evaluating and scheduling jail inspections.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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A day after Devers’ comments to the media about playing first, Red Sox owner John Henry, team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow flew to Kansas City to meet with Devers and manager Alex Cora.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Limit to 150 words, add line breaks for readability, and end with a question that encourages comments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Researchers for the new study noted that previous studies included regimented balanced diet plans for the participants, which may not be an accurate assessment of people’s everyday habits.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Italian law dictates that citizens over 80 must renew their license every two years and complete a medical examination that tests mental acuity.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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That hasn’t, however, extended to a deep examination of last season’s Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2025
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The big exited Barclays Center that night in a walking boot and stayed in New York Friday to undergo further imaging and evaluation while the team traveled to Seattle to begin a four-game roadtrip.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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Munn was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2023 and went public with her health journey in March 2024, having undergone five surgeries including a lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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