bone (up)

verb

Definition of bone (up)next
as in to study
to use the mind to acquire knowledge I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone (up)
  1. study
  2. go over
Verb
  • But Cheogyal and his classmates studied the history of Tibetan dynasties, logic, philosophical systems, poetry, linguistics, and astrology – core subjects in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sacramento Regional Transit will study a faster route to Sacramento International Airport through Natomas using bus rapid transit rather than light rail, after receiving $700,000 in grants to launch a feasibility study beginning in spring 2027.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • Let’s go over a few scenarios and the pros and cons that come with each.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Several legal experts explained why one company wielding so much power over an ever-shrinking media landscape isn’t going to go over well.
    — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of go over
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“Bone (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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