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
  • Rittenhouse’s research primarily deals with studying endangered and threatened bat species and impacts of land planning and management uses.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The probe will monitor changes in the asteroid’s orbit, shape and surface while also studying its internal structure.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of studying
Verb
  • Eating snacks, going over adjustments with coaches and stretching out body aches are par for the course, as during any other halftime break.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Dean has an unerring sense about how to let her voice glide to the cumulus layer and back again, without remotely ever going over the top.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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