as in to learn
to commit to memory
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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Recent Examples of memorize
These die-hard fans memorize songs, dances, and individual cheers for each player to keep the energy high, and their antics are at least as interesting as the action on the field.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
His near-photographic memory and love of sports allowed him at the age of 10 to start memorizing all the winners of the Heisman Trophy – awarded annually to the top player in college football – that date back to 1935.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Islamic credo teaches that the more one memorizes the Quran, the higher one’s rank in heaven.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
His near-photographic memory and love of sports allowed him at the age of 10 to start memorizing all the winners of the Heisman Trophy – awarded annually to the top player in college football – that date back to 1935.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Islamic credo teaches that the more one memorizes the Quran, the higher one’s rank in heaven.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorize
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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While studying the performing arts, his classmates included the likes of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, according to his family’s biography.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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