as in to learn
to commit to memory
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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Those who have the film and TV adaptations of Austen’s books memorized are in for something much different in tone here.
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Kim Campbell, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The students of today are stepping into a world where adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence and ethical judgement will matter more than memorizing facts or following old playbooks.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Phonics fails some students Phonics programs often require memorizing word families in word lists.
—K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Why memorize facts, write code, research anything—when a model can do it in seconds?
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Kim Campbell, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The students of today are stepping into a world where adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence and ethical judgement will matter more than memorizing facts or following old playbooks.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Phonics fails some students Phonics programs often require memorizing word families in word lists.
—K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Why memorize facts, write code, research anything—when a model can do it in seconds?
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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During a March appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Jelly revealed what he's learned after being married to Bunnie for eight years.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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While turmeric is being studied for its role in cancer prevention, its active compound curcumin has also shown potential in lowering cholesterol by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress—factors that contribute to high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.—
Jennifer Moll,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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But the researchers’ premise—that there might be a mystical experience at the heart of a psychedelic trip—is a phenomenon that can be studied and should be studied.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorize. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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