as in analyses
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomies
The fossil will hopefully help scientists trace the development of modern-day arthropods, and reveal how their simpler ancestors developed the complex anatomies of the creatures that exist today.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
High-resolution 3-D scans allow researchers to visualize minuscule anatomies without lifting a scalpel.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Norselapsis straddles both anatomies, with researchers likening it to a human whose arms extended from behind their cheeks.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
High-resolution 3-D scans allow researchers to visualize minuscule anatomies without lifting a scalpel.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Norselapsis straddles both anatomies, with researchers likening it to a human whose arms extended from behind their cheeks.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomies
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But according to the chemical analyses, there is potential for carcinogenic and other toxic effects, says Sandy Tsao, MD, a dermatologist at Mass General Hospital in Boston, who was not involved in the research.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Scientists use isotopic analyses to understand the diets of ancient peoples and animals because focusing on either side of the surf-and-turf platter leaves different chemical signatures.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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State authorities have frequently partnered with the federal government in the past on such investigations and welcome a good-faith partnership in the future, Bonta said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the bureau has said its digital evidence laboratory conducts hundreds of audio and video examinations each year.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But those examinations and other fees associated with the deal eventually saw the move collapse.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Anatomies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomies. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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