analyze
verb (used with object)
to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize).
analyzing
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present participleof analyze.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Dylus-Yukins, who worked for six years analyzing executive branch officials’ financial disclosures for the U.S.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The industry has spent years analyzing what went wrong last time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
In the future, analyzing sleep could potentially complement other methods for identifying people who may be vulnerable to the disease before symptoms become apparent.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Other examples include summarizing and analyzing market news and providing predictions on stock-market movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He started to take it in, listening to the narrative and analyzing it from several sides.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
