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as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
the learned professor can speak knowledgeably on a wide array of subjects
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as in literary
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books
a teaching assistant who tries to impress us with all of his learned words
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as in mastered
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the police were astonished when they learned the identity of the students who had vandalized the school
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as in studied
to commit to memory
he learned the words to the song while performing karaoke
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Recent Examples of learned
Vanina Marcote, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Scientists have long theorized that dogs possess an innate connection to humans that they are born with and predates any training or learned behaviors.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Briauna Brown, CBS News, 28 May 2026
According to court records, investigators learned during their investigation that Mason and another individual (that name was redacted) kidnapped Kayla.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
And even once the danger was gone—the sprayer was removed—the learned behavior stuck.
—Vanina Marcote, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Scientists have long theorized that dogs possess an innate connection to humans that they are born with and predates any training or learned behaviors.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Police learned that the location was being used as an after-hours venue and that a large gathering of 100 to 200 people was underway.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 28 May 2026
According to court records, investigators learned during their investigation that Mason and another individual (that name was redacted) kidnapped Kayla.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for learned
Adjective
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For decades, the French have continued their involvement in the territory, where nickel is the backbone of the local economy, and where much of the indigenous Kanaks remain poorer and less educated than the European-descended settler community.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Today, Baloch militants’ propaganda targets the local educated youth, including women.—
Amira Jadoon,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Even at the outset of her literary career, Ichiyō wondered about posterity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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India has deep literary traditions in several regional languages, and this delicious novella, translated from Kannada, is a perfect amuse-bouche.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Verb
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End-of-grade assessments are meant to measure if students have mastered the grade-appropriate content laid out in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Rather than hiring dozens of new staffers to helm these properties, the media companies are trying to find areas of expertise already mastered by current employees.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Luckily, the new coaching staff realized that the right side was likely the best for him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The girl’s disappearance led to a large search of the area in near-zero-degree weather, and an Amber Alert after investigators realized she was likely abducted by a stranger.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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The backstory Originally a sheep station founded in 1844, Wharekauhau began welcoming guests in the 1970s, when it was run by the Shaw family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Des McAnuff, Tony Award-winning director and founding artistic director of the Playhouse, joined the faculty this year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Achilles had enemies who studied him.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The tank might eventually cool enough for crews to safely stabilize and drain the remaining material without triggering a spark or ignition, said Andrew Whelton, a Purdue University engineering professor who has studied environmental contamination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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His stuff is incredibly visually literate.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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From red states to blue states, rural regions and urban centers, the coordination challenge is real, and it must be solved intentionally if regions are going to succeed in helping their communities, students, workers, and businesses become AI-literate and ready for the future of work.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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“Learned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learned. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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