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
Future doctors at some medical schools are learning more than anatomy, pathology and pharmacology these days.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike the standard-level course, the dual credit option separates anatomy, or structure, from physiology, or function to allow for deeper investigation, Howard’s presentation notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike the standard-level course, the dual credit option separates anatomy, or structure, from physiology, or function to allow for deeper investigation, Howard’s presentation notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
Noun
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Late last month, a private forensic lab in Florida sent a hair sample to the FBI for more advanced analysis.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Key to this analysis is an investigation into the different approaches to bombing.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Jamie Bell has his best chance at major award hardware since his Billy Elliot days as the protagonist of Richard Gadd’s violent examination of masculinity in Half Man.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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An examination of tree rings confirmed that a red aurora had occurred in China between 1200 and 1201 CE.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Investigators recovered a 9 mm SIG Sauer handgun, according to the filing, and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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