boned (up)

verb

past tense of bone (up)
as in studied
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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  1. studied
  2. went over
Verb
  • After graduating from Proviso West High School, Norris studied at Triton College while working as a secretary.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To scientists, the idea that the link between vaccines and autism simply hasn’t been studied enough – as Kennedy often claims – is astounding.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of studied
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  • But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center-field wall.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of went over
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“Boned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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