1
as in analyzing
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining
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2
as in trying
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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Miller noted that analyzing population growth through different lenses, like percent change, change year-over-year and numeric change, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of growth patterns in the Valley.—
Rose Evans
May 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 May 2026 -
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers, relative to other organizations, are aggressive in trying to improve the team, spending money on key free agents even after winning back-to-back World Series championships.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the draft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lenee has been getting the full internet treatment ever since Hunter became one of the biggest stars in college football, with fans dissecting her every move.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement officers were attempting to negotiate with the suspect to exit the vehicle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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On April 22, Michael Wolcott, 33, died after attempting to pass a tractor trailer on his motorcycle in Riverside.—
Eleanor Nash
May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship and has helped champion the bill, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Ignoring race type when assessing a horse’s past performances is also common.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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These families often manage substantial archives through private LLCs, striving to preserve and amplify the artists’ reputations without the institutional backing or capital that buoy larger foundations.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Given the highly turbulent nature of the solar atmosphere, researchers are now examining whether similar variations in type III burst drift rates could be driven by magnetic irregularities, including switchbacks or broader field deflections.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Last month, Disability Law Colorado released a report examining conditions inside youth detention facilities.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Assaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaying. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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