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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boned (up)
  1. studied
  2. went over
Verb
  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • His Zoroaster, built in 1878, is widely considered the first such vessel to be commercially successful, and its design was studied and replicated.
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of studied
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  • The price of Brent Crude oil briefly went over $91 per barrel this morning before receding to $89.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • Burns was losing ground quickly on the front nine with three straight bogeys, none more damaging than a pitch to the reachable par-four fifth hole that went over the back of the green.
    — Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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