analyzing

verb

present participle of analyze
as in dissecting
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 analyzing The terminology shift arrives as NASA continues expanding its use of AI across missions and research programs, from autonomous Mars rover navigation to models capable of analyzing enormous amounts of scientific data. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Next, Hollands is planning to keep analyzing more white dwarf star spectra, with advances in scientific techniques meaning that researchers will be able to look at a new tranche of stars that are even farther away from Earth. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 But by closely analyzing the immune systems of patients in their trials, Moderna and Merck could in theory build even better software. — Jason Mast, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 The school review and ranking website recently released its list of the Best School Districts in America for 2027, analyzing state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates and more. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 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 Stolkier and his colleagues started analyzing their brain scan data to find out why. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026 Now the researchers working along SR 62 plan to go a step further by analyzing the location and DNA of dozens of poop samples for each species, before the crossings are built and after. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 To be sure, interpreting bid-ask spreads can get murky when analyzing far out-of-the-money trades with low open interest and volume. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyzing
  1. dissecting
  2. examining
  3. assessing
  4. investigating
  5. diagnosing
  6. evaluating
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  • During a specific podcast episode, the guest began dissecting detailed growth metrics and visual frameworks.
    — Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Launched in 2014, the series has more than 300 episodes, each dissecting a single song in under half an hour.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissecting
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  • The whole season is examining that question for Kate and, in a way, for all of them.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • However, investigators were still examining the incident as of that update.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.
    — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • France was coordinating with European counterparts because other countries could also be affected, the person said, adding that authorities were assessing whether other French companies were at risk.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessing
Verb
  • As of Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department was still investigating the source of the drugs Gerber had taken.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fort Worth Police Department crimes against children unit detectives are investigating the case.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Medical schools employ people to portray patients with specific symptoms, emotional reactions and medical histories, giving students a chance to practice everything from diagnosing illnesses to delivering difficult news.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The first week was devoted to diagnosing the problem; during the second, Harris and Stanton raced to rewrite.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of diagnosing
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  • The law introduced stricter requirements for documenting aircraft safety assessments and evaluating how pilots interact with aircraft systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluating

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