boning (up)

verb

present participle of bone (up)
as in studying
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. studying
  2. going over
Verb
  • Virzi, a one-time doctoral candidate at UC San Diego studying clinical psychology, traveled to Pittsburgh in June 2024 to meet the twins and spend time with her best friend’s growing family.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, architects such as Antoni Gaudí began studying skeletal anatomy not merely for adornment, but as the actual framework for buildings.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of studying
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  • But going over to the left side of the infield is a different animal altogether.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • According to Michaels, 60% of those who celebrate the holiday season expect December to be stressful—the top concerns include going over budget and finding the perfect gifts for everyone on their list.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of going over
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“Boning (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boning%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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