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anatomizing 1 of 2

noun

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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anatomizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of anatomize
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
  1. analysis
  2. analyzing
  3. examination
  4. dissecting
  5. investigation
  6. examining
  7. assessing
Noun
  • Ricochet’s 18-detector setup studies elusive reactor neutrinos while new software automates monitoring and analysis.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of analysis
Verb
  • Hunschofsky, the new leader of House Democrats, emphasized how Republican leaders spent virtually no time analyzing the implications of Amendment 3.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the new instructional technology task force met for the first time at the start of the month to begin analyzing current practices, along with gathering research and feedback.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of analyzing
Noun
  • The report details necropsy and microscopic tissue examinations of two female belugas, 23-year-old Peekachu and 20-year-old Rain, who arrived in Chicago last month from the defunct Marineland park in Canada.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Even the film’s potentially provocative examination of open marriages falls by the wayside, replaced by an increasingly strained subplot involving Haru contending with Mila’s unexpected arrival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of examination
Verb
  • Patrick testified and found himself at the center of an online swarm of sleuths and influencers dissecting every detail of the case, developing theories that portray him as uncaring, unfaithful and even the murderer of his children.
    — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • During an interview late last season, Ojomo explained that his biggest growth came with understanding and dissecting offenses, knowing how to attack different plays and players.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissecting
Noun
  • The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into Collins' dealings with Navatek, a Hawaii defense contractor and donor to her campaign.
    — PATRICK WHITTLE, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Federal authorities probing her death are focusing their investigation in Los Angeles and are looking into whether the actor procured nonprescription pills from an area dealer.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigation
Verb
  • My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, studies in rats examining magnetic fields and bone density have produced inconsistent results, with some finding weaker bones and others finding no effect at all.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • Related Articles The move comes after Christie’s spent years assessing the appetite for the category, most recently with the blockbuster sale of the collection of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The global environmental nonprofit Canopy released their 2026 Hot Button Report, assessing the sustainability of the largest global MMCF producers.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of assessing
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