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 referendum fared better in precincts that skewed younger and near existing or planned rail lines, a Charlotte Observer analysis of voter data found.
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, a state agency that provides guidance to schools in the areas of business and financial management, is conducting a fiscal health risk analysis for SCUSD.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Headline aficionados have an almost infinite array of choices for information and analysis, thanks to the spread of social media and the rise of independent creators who offer their expertise via newsletter or video podcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Through preliminary analysis and radiocarbon dating, officials were able to determine that the skull dates back to around 2300 B.C. and confirmed that the remains belonged to an adult human.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, a state agency that provides guidance to schools in the areas of business and financial management, is conducting a fiscal health risk analysis for SCUSD.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Headline aficionados have an almost infinite array of choices for information and analysis, thanks to the spread of social media and the rise of independent creators who offer their expertise via newsletter or video podcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Through preliminary analysis and radiocarbon dating, officials were able to determine that the skull dates back to around 2300 B.C. and confirmed that the remains belonged to an adult human.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
Noun
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The investigation remains ongoing.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial earned second place for commentary in a contest organized by America's Newspapers for his coverage of the failings of a city tax initiative that promised civic and economic restoration.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dig deep and sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free Survivor Weekly newsletter to have all the latest news, interviews, and commentary sent right to your inbox.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dropped meat that went from floor to refrigerator and a McDonald’s with bugs close to food were among the 10 South Florida restaurants that failed state inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the video spread, viewers flooded the comments with advice, concern and assumptions about her daily life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s original comment was dumb, and Jerry’s citation is even dumber.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Experts agree with this assessment.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Korf and Laber dispute that assessment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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And there’s never been a more important time for that evaluation than the offseason Mahomes will spend rehabbing from a season-ending knee surgery.—
Sam McDowell
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of course, vaccine evaluation and monitoring should be constant, particularly for those administered to children, to ensure safety and efficacy.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fans have been tearing the new Springfield Island map apart to unearth Easter eggs and hidden gags, including a full dissection of the notorious wonky house that the family inhabits.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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John died in 2003 at the age of 54 from an aortic dissection that was originally misdiagnosed as a heart attack.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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