ANALYZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'analyze' distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze . While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships. // analyzed the collected data

Q: In what contexts can 'break down' take the place of 'analyze'?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions. // break down the budget

Q: When is it sensible to use 'dissect' instead of 'analyze'?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny. // commentators dissected every word of the speech

analyze

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ˈa-nə-ˌlīz

Definition of analyze

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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How is the word analyze distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze. While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships.

analyzed the collected data

In what contexts can break down take the place of analyze?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions.

break down the budget

When is it sensible to use dissect instead of analyze?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny.

commentators dissected every word of the speech

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Recent Examples of analyze Investigators are analyzing surveillance video and online recordings to reconstruct the exact sequence of events, the police said. — October 14, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The new study analyzed over 60 sediment samples collected deep within the CCFZ by the China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The study, which analyzed nearly 800,000 individuals across their lifespan, found that clinical obesity rates climbed through adulthood. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The number of people who can create, automate, analyze and improve processes is about to increase dramatically. — Maria Raymond, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analyze

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After Jones shined during his first start, the Gators’ quarterback decision will be scrutinized and dissected, fueling two weeks of endless conjecture leading up to the Georgia game.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
There is something fitting about seeing Deakins, whose work is so often studied and dissected by others, sitting among the audience, still looking and listening.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

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The scope of the investigation into Omar is unclear, though Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested that authorities were examining potential crimes related to her family's immigration paperwork.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Proper due diligence means examining construction costs, operating expenses, funding gaps, financial sustainability and realistic projections.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of examine

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Officials reviewed the play for a possible hostile act by Howard, but assessed no foul on the Atlanta guard.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Our teams are working to assess the damage and enable operations to resume under the best possible conditions.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of assess

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The process of evaluating Baylor’s decision to keep Aranda hits a new level of scrutiny starting with its home game Saturday against TCU.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Three others were evaluated at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and later discharged, said Steve Carpowich, a Scripps Health spokesperson, on Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaluate

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Non-small cell lung carcinomas, such as the adenocarcinoma Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with, tend to respond well to surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy when spotted early.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Leo was diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, during a 90-minute surgery in Rome yesterday wherein doctors removed the lower lobe of one of his lungs, according to medical staff who treated the pontiff.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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