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
Yulia Navalnaya, the Russian dissident’s widow, appeared at a press conference on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to announce the results of a Western analysis into his death, flanked by the foreign ministers of European nations.
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Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Off-site construction reliably cuts construction timelines by 10% to 30%, according to an analysis by the Terner Center.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Other evidence includes several gloves in the area, which were sent in for DNA analysis.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Researchers also conducted a repeat-sale analysis to compare sales of the same home over time, using data spanning from 1998 to 2022.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
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Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Off-site construction reliably cuts construction timelines by 10% to 30%, according to an analysis by the Terner Center.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Other evidence includes several gloves in the area, which were sent in for DNA analysis.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Researchers also conducted a repeat-sale analysis to compare sales of the same home over time, using data spanning from 1998 to 2022.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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As the investigation into Guthrie's abduction widens its scope, authorities have now increased the reward for public tips on the case to $102,500.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked if other people at the coalition or the county are suspected of further wrongdoing, Stephan said only that the investigation is ongoing.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Using a combination of staged footage and archival tape, Mihai conjures the era with deft aesthetic control, all while creating a work of commentary that feels distinctly of the now.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The president took offense at some of Maher’s jokes and commentary on Friday, including the president’s prediction that China would end all hockey in Canada.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Upon inspection, the train continued onward, undamaged, sources said.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The inspector general’s office told Politico that roughly 85 percent of audits, evaluations and inspections that are currently in progress will be suspended due to the shutdown.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone was surprised by Vance’s comments.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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No public comments have made by William and Kate on the former prince's legal troubles.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boyne refused to submit to examination by state mental health professionals and fired the lawyers.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Army’s evaluation of the TRV-150 signals growing interest in shifting more logistical tasks to autonomous systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS ATOM ADVANCE — Military airlifts next-gen nuclear reactor to Utah for testing and evaluation.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chris Johnson in the hospital after an aortic dissection.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Osborne said women, in particular, are at greater risk of experiencing spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which is a leading cause of heart attacks in women under 50 and is prevalent among women who don’t display traditional risk factors for heart disease.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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