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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
Further single-cell analysis confirmed that the models mirrored the cellular makeup of a 21-day-old human embryo.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The socialists’ analysis misses how much the Biden border crisis, inflation, and wokeness hurt the Democrats in 2024.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
That is emotionally difficult even when the analysis is sound.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Popular tools like net‑worth tracking, investment analysis and the retirement planner carried over.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The socialists’ analysis misses how much the Biden border crisis, inflation, and wokeness hurt the Democrats in 2024.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
That is emotionally difficult even when the analysis is sound.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Popular tools like net‑worth tracking, investment analysis and the retirement planner carried over.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for analysis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Baglio has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and internal administrative investigations, police said.
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According to a Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner death investigation report obtained by USA TODAY on July 1, Ransone's brother told an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department that the actor had a history of suicidal ideation.
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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Unlike most other states, California has its own inspection-and-approval system for fireworks, and confiscates those failing standards.
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The flight landed safely, and a post-flight inspection did not reveal any damage to the aircraft, JetBlue said.
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Her comments came after Trump pledged support and assistance to Venezuela in a post on Truth Social overnight.
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At the committee hearing Wednesday, the room overflowed with supporters who queued up in the room and outside in the corridor to make public comment and emphasize the importance of the bill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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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.
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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.
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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