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
That’s how many jobs have already been lost to AI so far in 2026 through April, according to an analysis from career services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Previous research, including a 2023 Pew Charitable Trust analysis, has found a direct link between high housing costs and high rates of homelessness.
—Salvador Hernandez Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
More than 100 facilities are now being evaluated for potential closure, according to an NPR analysis.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Some data analysis in this story was conducted using AI.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Previous research, including a 2023 Pew Charitable Trust analysis, has found a direct link between high housing costs and high rates of homelessness.
—Salvador Hernandez Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
More than 100 facilities are now being evaluated for potential closure, according to an NPR analysis.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, the USTR proposed a 25% duty on many Brazilian goods as a result of a Section 301 investigation into the country’s digital trade practices and preferential tariffs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the month-long event, every match will be preceded by a 30-minute pregame show led by the main hosts and commentary team.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Officials said the facility would have to undergo a follow-up inspection on June 5.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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An analysis of the public comments using AI by USA TODAY found that more than 99% of the comments were negative.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Zhou and Alibaba did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Ritter later offered a blunt assessment of the competing cases presented to jurors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The kitten was later transferred to Cedar County League for Animal Welfare in Tipton, Iowa, for further evaluation for internal and external injuries.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Instead of running quietly in the background, sleep evangelists are shouting about its importance from the rooftops, and neuroscientists are dragging it out into the light of day on TED Talk stages for further dissection.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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One particular part of the full-30-minute dissection took a left turn — and took a buzzsaw to new BuzzFeed owner Byron Allen.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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