as in studying
to commit to memory
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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Recent Examples of memorizing
Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
A lot of language apps feel more like games than actual learning tools, leaving you memorizing random words instead of having real conversations.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But this particular test also requires serious social media sleuthing, memorizing statistics and rewatching games.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
How is learning song lyrics compared to memorizing dialogue?
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In the era of the fax machine, knowing more than your competitors by holding specialized knowledge, memorizing procedures, and mastering complex systems, was a genuine competitive edge.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
When trying to learn something new, keep a careful eye on your sources to avoid accidentally memorizing false information.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
A lot of language apps feel more like games than actual learning tools, leaving you memorizing random words instead of having real conversations.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But this particular test also requires serious social media sleuthing, memorizing statistics and rewatching games.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
How is learning song lyrics compared to memorizing dialogue?
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In the era of the fax machine, knowing more than your competitors by holding specialized knowledge, memorizing procedures, and mastering complex systems, was a genuine competitive edge.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
When trying to learn something new, keep a careful eye on your sources to avoid accidentally memorizing false information.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorizing
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Limon was studying geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy is studying chemical engineering.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Show more Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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McNeil-Warren would be well-served to spend a year learning how to play the safety position behind a guy like Byard.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here are a few more things Day enjoys learning about, listening to, and playing with her daughter.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Memorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorizing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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