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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  • In the comment section, amateur lawyers are analyzing the case.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of analyzing
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  • Hertzberg said he’s talked to investors who may be willing to buy these bonds at cheaper rates, given the crushing issue the funding is trying to solve.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For this week, however, Morris is an evil stepsibling, the 49ers’ defensive coordinator trying to slow down Robinson and the Falcons’ offense.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of trying
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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 push is attempting to cut down on wait times for crime victims accessing services and take inventory of the state’s violence prevention efforts under his tenure, according to an executive order obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In attempting to pass the group, Ross came dangerously close to several cyclists, and one collided with his vehicle and fell.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of attempting
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  • Applications could range from assessing the impact of an earthquake by comparing imagery before and after an event to monitoring changes in infrastructure or identifying developments in a sensitive area.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Water planners are constantly assessing these sometimes competing needs, and have been since the 1950s.
    — Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessing
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  • Filmed largely on the doctors’ phones, the film offers an intimate account of the people striving to preserve life amid a devastating humanitarian crisis.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of striving
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  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
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