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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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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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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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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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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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Marketing claims about smoothness, energy, and mood are starting points for evaluation, not endpoints.
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This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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