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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents
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2
as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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3
as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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as in to research
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 to learn
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of study
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The study also considered the number of passport-issuing facilities in each state and the percentage of residents issued a passport in 2024.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So astronomers recently used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to study the galaxy in more detail.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Eden Tea & Coffee House Best for: Meeting with a small study group.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The study also considered the number of passport-issuing facilities in each state and the percentage of residents issued a passport in 2024.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
King Coffee Best for: A quiet spot to read or study.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So astronomers recently used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to study the galaxy in more detail.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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One poignant example of the administration’s power came when the Federal Communications Commission approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, with Skydance vowing to end DEI considerations in hiring, promotions, development and compensation.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Special teams work is going to factor heavily here, but there are other roster considerations.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rachael Goldman, a professional appraiser and historian, has spent years researching the origins and makers of these souvenirs.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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The most important place for homeowners to start is by researching costs in their area and getting multiple quotes from contractors, Walker said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Emil Michael, the under secretary of Defense for research and engineering, said Russia’s more than three-year invasion of Ukraine has shown the new trajectory of warfare, one that the U.S. and the rest of the world is learning from.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
16 Aug. 2025
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DiLoreto cut his proverbial coaching teeth learning under longtime Everett coach John DiBiaso, who is now leading Catholic Memorial to unforeseen heights.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Then, ensuring they are heard, considered, debated, and brought into solutions.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At an initial hearing Aug. 19 in Clark Circuit Court No. 1, the judge granted the defense's request for a mental examination of Winnecke and noted the intention to argue insanity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Vince Staples Show continues to push boundaries in comedy by balancing absurdist setups with raw examinations of grief, family, and identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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The paper confetti rained on HYDE’s crumpled form as the audience gazed on as if in a trance.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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Morrison would seem to go into a trance during live renditions of the tune.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Even now, laws that the council approves after deliberation and public comment can be tossed out by Congress.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Clermont judge nudged the parties to negotiate After a brief trial in fall 2024 and months of deliberation, Haddad reached his decision: Kroger should be bound to the restrictions that came with the Sears property, unless the mall owner and other key tenants agreed to new terms.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
10 Aug. 2025
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Keep reading for the very best K-dramas to stream right now on Netflix.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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While the genre certainly isn't new, romance reading as an activity appears to have come out of the closet.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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