as in dissecting
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed
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Recent Examples of analyzing
Cause of avalanche not immediately known Representatives from the Northwest Avalanche Center also responded to the scene to assist in analyzing the incident, according to the sheriff's office.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Kirk Herbstreit has spent the last three decades analyzing college football teams and games.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
In his postgame interviews analyzing the play of his basketball team, UCLA coach Mick Cronin is spot on.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Duties include analyzing scientific data to understand risks to people and the environment; helping decide the best cleanup approach and making sure project costs are accurate and paid.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been analyzing the entire genetic code of virus samples to determine if the outbreaks are related, a newer technique that has not traditionally been used to assess measles transmission.
—Reuters 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
By analyzing nearly half a million nearby star systems, the team sought to understand how often planets survive when their host stars swell into red giants.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Related Stories Set to receive the Indie Star Award at Tauron American Film Festival, Philippe has become known for analyzing cinema history in his detailed docs.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Kirk Herbstreit has spent the last three decades analyzing college football teams and games.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
In his postgame interviews analyzing the play of his basketball team, UCLA coach Mick Cronin is spot on.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Duties include analyzing scientific data to understand risks to people and the environment; helping decide the best cleanup approach and making sure project costs are accurate and paid.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been analyzing the entire genetic code of virus samples to determine if the outbreaks are related, a newer technique that has not traditionally been used to assess measles transmission.
—Reuters 20 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
By analyzing nearly half a million nearby star systems, the team sought to understand how often planets survive when their host stars swell into red giants.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Related Stories Set to receive the Indie Star Award at Tauron American Film Festival, Philippe has become known for analyzing cinema history in his detailed docs.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyzing
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Casadevall and his colleague Ferric Fang published a paper dissecting the hypercompetitive chase for research funding.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Texas guard Jordan Pope has found his outside touch with a pair of 3-pointers in the second half, but the Aggies are dissecting the Texas defense.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Jan. 2026
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The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Schipper.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Michele Schipper, CEO of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and past president of the congregation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since last summer, police in Northern California have been investigating a hidden camera found in a public bathroom at a Kaiser Medical Center in Vallejo.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The chamber is reportedly investigating the incident.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tool could even be useful for diagnosing rare conditions and designing new gene therapies.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is not about diagnosing mental health.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The New Orleans Saints won’t be evaluating their quarterback position much this offseason, unlike other teams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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