as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"
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Recent Examples of anatomy
Future doctors at some medical schools are learning more than anatomy, pathology and pharmacology these days.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike the standard-level course, the dual credit option separates anatomy, or structure, from physiology, or function to allow for deeper investigation, Howard’s presentation notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s still much to discover about the biology underlying these distinctions, but research suggests that hormonal fluctuations throughout life, differences in upper airway anatomy, and even social stigmas about how women should sleep are likely at play.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 16 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike the standard-level course, the dual credit option separates anatomy, or structure, from physiology, or function to allow for deeper investigation, Howard’s presentation notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anatomy
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Matt Barrows’ analysis Fantasy impact Stribling would have seen top 30 upside if not for the signing of Mike Evans.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The belief that Trump has been following Nixon’s playbook in relation to Iran has been a staple of recent media analysis.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The infant may have sustained puncture wounds, but the official cause of death is pending an examination by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Five years ago, his car could have warranted an NCAA investigation, and his agent—just the fact of having one—would have immediately ended Chambliss’s college career.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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