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
Experts were on hand to trace runaways' digital footprints – analyzing social media and gaming platforms, along with messaging and social media apps.
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Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
This will include meeting with affected communities and parents, sharing potential boundary options, gathering feedback and analyzing data to adjust options, McMullen said.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Then the faithful had to guess how the traitors answered to earn money for the prize pot while also analyzing the answers for clues.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
This research acts like a cosmic linguist, analyzing subtle spectral signatures to give us unprecedented insight into how these powerful, yet often hidden, forces influence star birth, sculpt galactic gas and orchestrate the evolution of galaxies.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials with the agency have been analyzing that material.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
This will include meeting with affected communities and parents, sharing potential boundary options, gathering feedback and analyzing data to adjust options, McMullen said.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Then the faithful had to guess how the traitors answered to earn money for the prize pot while also analyzing the answers for clues.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
This research acts like a cosmic linguist, analyzing subtle spectral signatures to give us unprecedented insight into how these powerful, yet often hidden, forces influence star birth, sculpt galactic gas and orchestrate the evolution of galaxies.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials with the agency have been analyzing that material.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyzing
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After all, the story is so endlessly compelling that people are still discussing and dissecting it 200 years later.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Dallas Morning News is launching a reader survey as part of a project examining how affordable parenthood is in North Texas — and where families feel the biggest strain.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Anyone assessing the relative experience of these two women, both dedicated public servants, would have to conclude that Kelly’s resume had the greater heft.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pawtucket Chief Goncalves said authorities were investigating whether the shooter had licenses in other states.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hours after charges were dropped, Todd Lyons, the acting head of ICE, placed two federal officers on administrative leave and is investigating them for lying under oath.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Johnson is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and can bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners¨ says CNPs are clinicians that blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention and health management.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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City staff is evaluating options for managing the orchard, including working with existing staff.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The company is also evaluating new roles for drivers who may be affected by the spread of AVs, including remote safety drivers, data labelers, and LiDAR maintenance staff.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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