assaying

verb

present participle of assay
1
as in analyzing
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining

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2
as in trying
to make an effort to do assaying the task of writing his autobiography

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  1. analyzing
  2. trying
  3. dissecting
  4. attempting
  5. assessing
  6. striving
  7. examining
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  • 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
Definition of analyzing
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  • An Armenian alchemist named Avedis was trying to turn base metal into gold.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The worry is that Djrum might be trying a little bit too hard to impress, sacrificing listenability for technical expertise and look-at-this hyper-eclecticism.
    — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of trying
Verb
  • Chee is sparing of physical detail but unsparing in dissecting the social and psychological dynamics of abuse.
    — Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Patrick testified and found himself at the center of an online swarm of sleuths and influencers dissecting every detail of the case, developing theories that portray him as uncaring, unfaithful and even the murderer of his children.
    — Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissecting
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  • And as Ternus thumbs through the $1,999-and-up phone, attempting to drag a photo into a text-message box, eagle-eyed viewers notice his hands quivering.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring so many characters and elements from the games that non-aficionados are left desperately attempting to keep up, Street Fighter tries to thread the needle between fan service and welcoming the uninitiated.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of attempting
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  • 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
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  • And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • There was a phone booth across the street where striving actors would take calls from their agents, before cell phones.
    — Sam Kashner, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of striving
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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
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“Assaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaying. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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