as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a studied move by the company that was designed to put the competition out of business
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as in researched
to use the mind to acquire knowledge
you'll have to study hard and learn all about the Revolutionary War in order to pass the history test
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as in learned
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studied
Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Red flags in teen skin care Most of the studied skin care routines lacked a form of sunscreen but contained products that could increase sun sensitivity and risk of skin cancer, the authors found.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The most studied and perhaps most effective approach for treating chronic pain in children is cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Natoshia R. Cunningham, The Conversation, 4 June 2025
The top 100 scoring cities, formed the site’s Top 100 Best Places to Live, representing the top 5% of U.S. cities with populations in the studied range.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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While experts recommend using multiple methods to prevent drowning, pool fences have been shown to be the most studied and effective drowning prevention strategy.
—Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Red flags in teen skin care Most of the studied skin care routines lacked a form of sunscreen but contained products that could increase sun sensitivity and risk of skin cancer, the authors found.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The most studied and perhaps most effective approach for treating chronic pain in children is cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Natoshia R. Cunningham, The Conversation, 4 June 2025
The top 100 scoring cities, formed the site’s Top 100 Best Places to Live, representing the top 5% of U.S. cities with populations in the studied range.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studied
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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My organization has researched what voters think of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s mission and found support among Republicans, independents and Democrats.—
Christine Chen Zinner,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Larkin Gallup is a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has researched the history of South Baltimore with the Community of Curtis Bay Association and the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.—
Larkin Gallup,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Police later subpoenaed the tracker company and learned it was tied to him.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Thus, the spin-off is not merely a structural reorganization but a calculated pivot to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and shareholder returns.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One former Republican staffer, who previously served in senior roles on Capitol Hill and now lives in Georgia, sees Kemp’s decision as a calculated move to preserve autonomy, not ambition.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
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The researchers analyzed data from 340,000 Swedish people averaging 51 years of age whose BMI and waist circumference assessments were performed between 1981 and 2019, according to a press release.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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There’s no suggestion that your data is being syphoned off to train models or enhance marketing profiles, but it is being analyzed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Here's how to keep your information safe Before deciding to use one of these apps, read the terms of service and privacy policy.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Cheeks said that the hotel was designed with a very deliberate strategy in mind: to secure a four-diamond AAA rating, a distinction already held by several of Jamul’s competitors — Sycuan, Viejas and Pala in San Diego County, and Pechanga in Temecula.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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