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How is the word analyze distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze. While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships.

analyzed the collected data

In what contexts can break down take the place of analyze?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions.

break down the budget

When is it sensible to use dissect instead of analyze?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny.

commentators dissected every word of the speech

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of analyze But this is what a new report has found, analyzing 23 popular protein supplements on US shelves. New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025 The firm analyzed how much prices have climbed between 2024 and 2025 across nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 After analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart determined each state's Halloween candy preferences. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Some firms have trained proprietary models to analyze earnings reports and market news. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for analyze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyze
Verb
  • Tallulah’s career was also a vehicle to dissect what makes young people gravitate to — and hate — each other.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • On this week’s Nashville Now, Hale and Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger breaks down Nashville’s vital rock scene, dissect the making of Everest, and makes at least one Spinal Tap reference.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The roundabout is the appropriate solution to address traffic concerns, said Rob Hananouchi, a traffic engineer who completed a report examining patterns for the project.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The closing panel of the industry program looked at the question in depth, examining the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and buy-outs in screen music.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, should leading developers start holding their cards closer to their chests, society would no longer have a window, not even a narrow one, to publicly learn about and assess the upsides and downsides, the risk and security profiles, and the trajectory of this foundational technology.
    Yoshua Bengio, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
  • When looking back and assessing AI investments, the company may swap out vendors when a new tool proves to be easier to deploy at a lower cost.
    John Kell, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • House Republicans had promised to use their majority to investigate Hunter's businesses, which cast a shadow on President Biden's reelection campaign.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And yet, running away is often not the best way to succeed or survive, and so humans, like most other animals, evaluate and manage risks.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
  • After the two buddies flirtily chat about Bruce Springsteen with a few women, Sean and Jonah run into a burning building to evaluate the damage and help residents who are trapped in the blaze.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In early 1991, Carr was diagnosed with heart cancer, and began undergoing a series of surgeries and chemotherapy.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis Harry's approach seemed to hit a turning point in February 2024 after King Charles announced he had been diagnosed with cancer.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyze. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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