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
Their analysis concluded with moderate to high confidence that the Patriot missile caused the damage.
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Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2024, total spending in the school board races topped $13 million, according to a Chalkbeat analysis, largely pitting CTU against pro-charter and school choice groups.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The modern world forces us to waste time doing cost-benefit analyses of various inconveniences.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
An equity analysis must be completed, but officials said that’s unlikely to be a problem because the fare hikes don’t discriminate against any particular groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2024, total spending in the school board races topped $13 million, according to a Chalkbeat analysis, largely pitting CTU against pro-charter and school choice groups.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The modern world forces us to waste time doing cost-benefit analyses of various inconveniences.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
An equity analysis must be completed, but officials said that’s unlikely to be a problem because the fare hikes don’t discriminate against any particular groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Five years ago, his car could have warranted an NCAA investigation, and his agent—just the fact of having one—would have immediately ended Chambliss’s college career.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was published in the Chicago Tribune.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Lin, Chinese authorities conducted routine inspections of vessels in accordance with laws and regulations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior state safety officials this month advised New London to do a comprehensive inspection of the five-story, 30-apartment building on the city’s waterfront, and be prepared to revoke the certificate of occupancy and relocate tenants if necessary.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Times also reached out to Mortensen for comment.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Domestic infrastructure for large-scale sorting, assessment, and processing remains underdeveloped.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The infant may have sustained puncture wounds, but the official cause of death is pending an examination by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The evaluation of Payton will come during training camp and preseason, and that’s when the Eagles will have a decision to make.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The results are compared to baseline neurological evaluations players take at the start of the season.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Man From Colorado is a dissection of the effects of PTSD (both on the part of soldiers and their families), a satire of megalomania, and a crackling thriller.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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