1
as in investigation
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis
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2
as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives
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Recent Examples of analysis
After the bill's tax and spending cuts, an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model found, the poorest fifth of American households earning less than $17,000 a year would see their incomes drop by $820 next year.
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Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Our opposition and analysis ensured that the court received a complete and accurate record of the facts.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The brand also prominently lists their certificate of analysis on their website, a major bonus for users who appreciate transparency.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Trump has been a consistent theme in ads across both parties, as the analysis found the president has been mentioned in 70% of all broadcast spots aired.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Our opposition and analysis ensured that the court received a complete and accurate record of the facts.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
The brand also prominently lists their certificate of analysis on their website, a major bonus for users who appreciate transparency.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Trump has been a consistent theme in ads across both parties, as the analysis found the president has been mentioned in 70% of all broadcast spots aired.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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Lately, Gaines’ commentary has included spotlighting and vilifying transgender children and teens for their involvement in women’s and girls’ sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Joel’s health struggles, which led to the cancellation of all of his stadium-filling concerts this year, made some of his commentary as filmed by directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin all the more poignant.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Representatives for Wilton Rancheria had not responded to requests for comment, as of publication.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Claude and Brian's ex-wife Julie McKnight have not responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Take back control of your brain with a proper assessment and plan.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In that assessment, the ODNI highlighted smuggling and drug cartels – and the fentanyl crisis in particular – as perhaps the top threat to U.S. security.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The canine revision follows genetic analysis and internal examinations conducted by an international research team.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
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Marine units pulled three people from the water while 19 others swam to shore on Hart Island before they were transported by Coast Guard, police and fire department units to nearby City Island to receive further medical evaluation at a hospital.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The new parenting plan included a psychiatric evaluation for Travis Decker, mandatory mental health counseling, and a domestic violence evaluation, according to court documents.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The dissection revealed that humpback whales have a surprisingly low density of these cells, especially compared to humans.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Reinterpreting the giant of Japanese cinema’s 1963 classic, High and Low, a tense police procedural with a sharp dissection of social class structures, Lee and screenwriter Alan Fox handle the material with the utmost care and respect.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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