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 continue to analyze digital evidence, financial records and witness statements. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Each lander would be loaded up with technology that will allow NASA to analyze the lunar surface and establish the foundation for the space agency's unprecedented moon base, NASA officials said at a June 30 press conference. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026 In the new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed electronic health records from 2001 to 2023 for more than 700,000 pairs of mothers and children in Hong Kong. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 More than 230,000 staff already use its proprietary AI platform, LLM Suite, to draft reports, automate compliance processes, identify fraudulent activity, analyze markets and provide customer support. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for analyze

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Join forces and sign up for our subscriber-exclusive newsletter dissecting House of the Dragon season three.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From the frantic frenzy surrounding royal nuptials to the way the internet dissected every possible clue from Zendaya and Tom Holland before they were revealed to have officially tied the knot, weddings like these are a cultural event.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of dissect

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Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of assess

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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
The incident, which authorities are investigating, occurred 30 nautical miles (around 55 kilometers) southwest of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Al Hudaydah, UKMTO said.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of investigate

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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was removed from the game and evaluated after taking a foul ball off his mask in the third.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of evaluate

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In a June 30 speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, the Republican lawmaker said he was hospitalized several months ago and diagnosed with depression.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Keith’s family said Monday that she had been diagnosed with cancer and died at her home in Surrey, near London.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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