as in to dissect
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed
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Recent Examples of analyze
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The team is now analyzing data from some follow-up experiments to decide the next steps.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Commonwealth Fund analyzed data from 2022 through 2024 to compare health system performance across racial and ethnic groups nationwide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The study analyzed only two mental health scales, but Czerwiński says the problem is probably widespread wherever depression scales are used.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The team is now analyzing data from some follow-up experiments to decide the next steps.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Commonwealth Fund analyzed data from 2022 through 2024 to compare health system performance across racial and ethnic groups nationwide.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The study analyzed only two mental health scales, but Czerwiński says the problem is probably widespread wherever depression scales are used.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyze
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On her debut album, the New York singer-songwriter combines bedroom-pop vulnerability and electronic flourishes to dissect the end of a decade-long relationship.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Feminist Substackers gleefully dissect tradwife pregnancy announcements and raw-milk misadventures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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This story from breaking news reporter Marlene Lenthang examines the feelings of Latino vendors in and around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood amid the possibility of ICE agents working games — a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1970, Mehretu’s painting, drawing, and printmaking practice examines the nature of contemporary existence through the relationships between geometric abstraction, figuration, and scale.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Soon after, the state began investigating parents suspected of having provided such care to their children.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The latest movie, Hannah, a baker turned amateur detective investigates the murder of a key witness in a high-profile forgery case, and the disappearance of the lead prosecutor in the case.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In addition, Skyborne will provide operator and maintainer training so that US and allied personnel can safely use, support, and evaluate the systems in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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An independent judges panel evaluates applicants on strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance or financial performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November, and through fundraisers and a GoFundMe account, donations for medical expenses have topped $125,000.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Troy was ultimately diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease due to hypertension.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyze. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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