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).
are analyzing
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present progressiveof analyze.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Public-health officials are analyzing at least four outbreaks of the parasite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Mission managers said they are analyzing the data collected and making necessary repairs ahead of plans to run another dress rehearsal.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Investigators also are analyzing potential explosive devices recovered at or near the scene.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2025
Are you in doubt in regard to the reactions of the substance you are analyzing, whether they are really those of a metal you suspect to be present?
From Scientific Culture, and Other Essays Second Edition; with Additions by Josiah Parsons Cooke
