as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
your anatomizing of the situation is quite insightful
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as in analyzing
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
if you anatomize the problem, you'll see it stems from a combination of her bad behavior and your unwillingness to speak to her about it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomizing
Noun
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
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The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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People who are analyzing this show are saying Wonder Man is a metaphor for anxiety.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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To that end, several groups of scientists have created various meteor camera networks, each distributed geographically across large areas and with a central clearing house for collecting and analyzing the data.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Discourse about the film has run the gamut, dissecting everything from its breakout leads to its low-budget ingenuity.—
Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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The seemingly throwaway reference is actually the result of years spent dissecting Dion's every move with the dedication of a method actor preparing to portray a historical figure.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The crash occurred during a routine developmental test mission for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, and the cause remains under investigation, with findings potentially six months away.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The officer will remain on leave as the investigation into the police shooting continues, per the police department's policy.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Those programs remain at an early stage, but CEPI is assessing whether any of these vaccine designs could be tested during the current outbreak.—
Paul Adepoju,
Scientific American,
14 June 2026
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Now, residents are cleaning up and assessing the damage.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Anatomizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomizing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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