1
as in investigations
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 trances
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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3
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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1
as in researches
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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2
as in learns
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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3
as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studies
Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The debates will often put him up against college women, who are often used as little more than window dressing to be both leered and laughed at, as opposed to, say, a gender-studies professor or career pundit.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
The first two seasons, anchored by Evan Peters (as Dahmer) and Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez (as the Menendez brothers), were in-depth character studies; Peters won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy, while Koch was nominated for both prizes.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Spring conducted two major studies that showed doubtful employers that Spring’s service worked—and could save them money.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the late 1970s, studies in the Northern Hemisphere have hinted that these solar particles might also affect human health, particularly the heart.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Patients appeared to handle Metsera's injection well in both studies, based on existing data.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Ongoing studies are looking into how GLP-1s can impact hormonal conditions in women, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could help to decrease obesity and infertility.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The officials did not unveil any new medical evidence or studies.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The movie followed Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, chronicling his life as a young wizard who studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside his friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Some 85% of Americans identify as a fan, according to Susan Kresnicka, a cultural anthropologist who studies fandom in the corporate sector.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
One international student enrolled at FIU from India who studies business analytics, said the fee increase will likely prevent him from working in the United States after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
From theory to reality Multiscale coupling has long been one of the most elusive challenges in plasma physics, which represents the branch of science that studies the fourth state of matter known as plasma (a state beyond solids, liquids, and gases).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The state epidemiologist studies health data to spot trends, investigate outbreaks and guide decisions that protect public health.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Friesen, who studies the coevolution of plants and rhizobia, writes that just one gram of plant tissue harbors between 10 million and 10 billion endophytic bacteria alone.
—Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her studies revealed lead’s dangers and protected workers, but government and industry ignored her warnings, with almost unimaginably devastating results.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The debates will often put him up against college women, who are often used as little more than window dressing to be both leered and laughed at, as opposed to, say, a gender-studies professor or career pundit.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
The first two seasons, anchored by Evan Peters (as Dahmer) and Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez (as the Menendez brothers), were in-depth character studies; Peters won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy, while Koch was nominated for both prizes.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Spring conducted two major studies that showed doubtful employers that Spring’s service worked—and could save them money.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the late 1970s, studies in the Northern Hemisphere have hinted that these solar particles might also affect human health, particularly the heart.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Patients appeared to handle Metsera's injection well in both studies, based on existing data.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Ongoing studies are looking into how GLP-1s can impact hormonal conditions in women, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could help to decrease obesity and infertility.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The officials did not unveil any new medical evidence or studies.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to Alison Gopnik, a developmental psychologist at UC Berkeley who also studies AI, the current debate about sentient machines revolves around this fundamental confusion.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The movie followed Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, chronicling his life as a young wizard who studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside his friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Some 85% of Americans identify as a fan, according to Susan Kresnicka, a cultural anthropologist who studies fandom in the corporate sector.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
One international student enrolled at FIU from India who studies business analytics, said the fee increase will likely prevent him from working in the United States after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
From theory to reality Multiscale coupling has long been one of the most elusive challenges in plasma physics, which represents the branch of science that studies the fourth state of matter known as plasma (a state beyond solids, liquids, and gases).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The state epidemiologist studies health data to spot trends, investigate outbreaks and guide decisions that protect public health.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Friesen, who studies the coevolution of plants and rhizobia, writes that just one gram of plant tissue harbors between 10 million and 10 billion endophytic bacteria alone.
—Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
Noun
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Former Attorney General Merrick Garland said his investigations of Trump during the Biden administration involved following the facts and the law − without direction from the White House.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The investigations are based on cellphone records, surveillance footage and other details, like a release of liability form in Thomas’ girlfriend’s name, which was associated with a car seen fleeing burglaries in Orinda, Novato and Oakley, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Without those considerations, the WTO said, AI might widen the gap between low- and high-income countries’ trade strategies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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When evaluating technology, the committee must consider a particular set of factors, including alignment with the district’s curriculum, data privacy, security and ethical considerations, compatibility with existing systems and potential for bias.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ross Tapsell, an associate professor at Australian National University who researches media and culture in Southeast Asia, says the crisis isn't limited to the headline-grabbing crackdowns.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company is a climate technology company that manufactures, researches and designs HVAC air treatment systems.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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And with her grandmother, young Bud learns to pay attention to the natural world, too.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a third scene, the group debates what to do.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world often debates climate change in the language of science and economics.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The $470 million figure emerged during city council deliberations and was later confirmed by the foundation in its 2020 annual report.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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The decision came during an executive session at a meeting in May 2023, with no details of the deliberations, state records show.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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