as in analysis
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 anatomy
However, the dinosaur’s overall anatomy and Cretaceous stomping grounds showcase Spinosaurid’s unexpected and fascinating evolutionary culmination.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a modular, open-source robot that can rapidly change its body proportions to test how anatomy affects movement.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The new research shows plant-eating evolved earlier and in more animal groups than previously thought, said Michael Coates, professor of organismal biology and anatomy at the University of Chicago who was not involved in the study.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a modular, open-source robot that can rapidly change its body proportions to test how anatomy affects movement.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The new research shows plant-eating evolved earlier and in more animal groups than previously thought, said Michael Coates, professor of organismal biology and anatomy at the University of Chicago who was not involved in the study.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
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The intelligence analysis was first reported by the Washington Post.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Authorities were able to identify multiple people who were allegedly involved through search warrants, financial analysis and assistance from financial institutions, according to Wellington.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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That movie, a bracing examination of the psychological toll of motherhood, would go on to wide acclaim and awards recognition, including Oscar nominations for actors Buckley and Olivia Colman, as well as for Gyllenhaal’s screenplay (an adaptation of the 2006 novel by Elena Ferrante).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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To demonstrate the district attorney’s alleged bias, the motion highlighted the examination of witness John Richardson, a Loyola Marymount University student from the Bay Area who was among the 13 arrested in 2024 but later entered a youth diversion program after pleading no contest.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The school told the Herald the chat logs are part of an ongoing criminal investigation.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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