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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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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
The filing also includes management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, as well as details on the Trust's controls and procedures.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
However, the analysis can’t indicate exactly where the point of mislabeling is happening.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
This analysis allows a company to compare its compensation structure to similar companies in the market.
—Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analysis found 11 of the 12 states required some sort of utilization control such as prior authorization and/or a minimum body mass index requirement.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
However, the analysis can’t indicate exactly where the point of mislabeling is happening.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
This analysis allows a company to compare its compensation structure to similar companies in the market.
—Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analysis found 11 of the 12 states required some sort of utilization control such as prior authorization and/or a minimum body mass index requirement.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
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The skill with which Ong has balanced human drama with robust social and political commentary is best exemplified by the project’s passage through Malaysia’s traditionally very conservative film censorship system with only minor cuts (the trimming of a long kissing scene being one of these).Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lively had a cameo in the Marvel film as Lady Deadpool, but the director’s commentary revealed that the Gossip Girl alum had a more impactful role.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mah did not respond to this news organization’s request for comment.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shand’s attorney’s did not return calls seeking comment.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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That being so, the AI age of warfare will be reduced primarily to an assessment not of an adversary’s capabilities but rather of its intentions and their strategic applications.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Cruz confirms Joe’s on the flight to Dallas with an apt assessment of their new lioness, as well as a promising new mission plan through which to funnel her instincts.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bipartisan examination: If there's an issue with the way the ballot was filled out, prompting a process called adjudication, in which bipartisan teams examine ballots to determine voter intent.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, many human resource experts have been working to rebrand these year-end evaluations.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The program, which is not a degree-granting initiative, focuses on critical entrepreneurial tools, including opportunity evaluation, competitive analysis, and developing sustainable business models, according to the program’s website.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bugout bags are an essential prepper accessory, subject to endless dissection and debate.Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The vascular surgeon who calls at 11:45 p.m. says, after reading her father’s most recent CT angiogram, that the diffuse colitis was likely caused by mesenteric ischemia, which was caused by a thrombosis of the false lumen of an SMA dissection.Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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