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
Investigators continue to analyze digital evidence, financial records and witness statements.
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Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
By analyzing frequency shifts caused by the Doppler effect, researchers can measure plasma motion at multiple locations simultaneously.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on an indelible public ledger, or blockchain, which can be analyzed to show the pattern and volume of cryptocurrency transactions.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The study analyzed side effects during three different time frames, from 2022 to 2025.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
30 June 2026
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Naomi Taxay,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
By analyzing frequency shifts caused by the Doppler effect, researchers can measure plasma motion at multiple locations simultaneously.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on an indelible public ledger, or blockchain, which can be analyzed to show the pattern and volume of cryptocurrency transactions.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The study analyzed side effects during three different time frames, from 2022 to 2025.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyze
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Streaming numbers are in their relative infancy and TV ratings are now dissected with multiplatform caveats.
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He was dissected in various media reports.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Take a couple of minutes to examine one testicle at a time.
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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The incident, which authorities are investigating, occurred 30 nautical miles (around 55 kilometers) southwest of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Al Hudaydah, UKMTO said.
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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was removed from the game and evaluated after taking a foul ball off his mask in the third.
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In a June 30 speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, the Republican lawmaker said he was hospitalized several months ago and diagnosed with depression.
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Keith’s family said Monday that she had been diagnosed with cancer and died at her home in Surrey, near London.
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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyze. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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