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as in investigations
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis
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as in commentaries
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 analyses
The researchers used a series of methods involving x-rays, CT scans, and microscopic and chemical analyses to ensure that the fleshy parts were indeed just a clay molding.
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Ex situ analyses and density functional theory simulations revealed that the battery operates via a reversible Zn²⁺/H⁺ co-insertion mechanism, enabling a five-electron transfer process for high redox activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Our new analyses revealed contrasting dental wear signatures between the two co-occurring ground sloth species.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Each of these analyses measures different things, in different ways.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Though even the most trenchant critical and fan analyses of Swift's latest release haven't detected any mention, covert or overt, to Jonas, his place in the annals of Swiftian lyrical history is still prominent.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Samples of the skull were sent out to the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center and the Center for Applied Isotope Studies at the University of Georgia for forensic and radiocarbon analyses, respectively.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Ex situ analyses and density functional theory simulations revealed that the battery operates via a reversible Zn²⁺/H⁺ co-insertion mechanism, enabling a five-electron transfer process for high redox activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Our new analyses revealed contrasting dental wear signatures between the two co-occurring ground sloth species.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Each of these analyses measures different things, in different ways.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Though even the most trenchant critical and fan analyses of Swift's latest release haven't detected any mention, covert or overt, to Jonas, his place in the annals of Swiftian lyrical history is still prominent.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Samples of the skull were sent out to the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center and the Center for Applied Isotope Studies at the University of Georgia for forensic and radiocarbon analyses, respectively.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyses
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once again this year, fourth grade teachers around the county turned their classrooms into recording studios, and their students submitted outstanding stories, interviews and commentaries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.—
Jordan Owens,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new robot automates this movement, allowing inspections to be completed far more quickly and with improved accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Challenge Our team started this research in summer 2023, when one of us, a space weather expert, spotted inconsistencies in space weather observations.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This is a tougher case because its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, are just so charming and many of its observations about love and family are just so spot-on that weaker elements can get lost in the froth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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How the missile reportedly works According to open-source assessments and US intelligence reports, the Burevestnik uses a conventional booster to reach cruising altitude before switching to nuclear propulsion.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Red Cross staff are also preparing to conduct damage assessments, manage shelters, and reconnect families through the Restoring Family Links program.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Empires and nations need both maps and reports from the field.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But recent reports show that goal is nowhere near.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Analyses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyses. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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