as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a studied move by the company that was designed to put the competition out of business
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as in researched
to use the mind to acquire knowledge
you'll have to study hard and learn all about the Revolutionary War in order to pass the history test
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as in learned
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studied
Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Red flags in teen skin care Most of the studied skin care routines lacked a form of sunscreen but contained products that could increase sun sensitivity and risk of skin cancer, the authors found.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The most studied and perhaps most effective approach for treating chronic pain in children is cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Natoshia R. Cunningham, The Conversation, 4 June 2025
The top 100 scoring cities, formed the site’s Top 100 Best Places to Live, representing the top 5% of U.S. cities with populations in the studied range.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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While experts recommend using multiple methods to prevent drowning, pool fences have been shown to be the most studied and effective drowning prevention strategy.
—Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Red flags in teen skin care Most of the studied skin care routines lacked a form of sunscreen but contained products that could increase sun sensitivity and risk of skin cancer, the authors found.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The most studied and perhaps most effective approach for treating chronic pain in children is cognitive behavioral therapy.
—Natoshia R. Cunningham, The Conversation, 4 June 2025
The top 100 scoring cities, formed the site’s Top 100 Best Places to Live, representing the top 5% of U.S. cities with populations in the studied range.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studied
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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My organization has researched what voters think of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s mission and found support among Republicans, independents and Democrats.—
Christine Chen Zinner,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Larkin Gallup is a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has researched the history of South Baltimore with the Community of Curtis Bay Association and the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.—
Larkin Gallup,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Homicide detectives learned that the victim was shot by an unknown person shortly after arriving at the Taco Bell, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The coaches winning on LinkedIn take calculated risks with their content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This transformation has been dependent upon us building trust, where employees feel valued for their expertise, are encouraged to take calculated risks, voice ideas and learn from failures as part of ongoing learning.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The researchers analyzed data from 340,000 Swedish people averaging 51 years of age whose BMI and waist circumference assessments were performed between 1981 and 2019, according to a press release.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The find is still being analyzed and offers a glimpse into the role of gladiators in ancient Roman society.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Keep reading for the very best K-dramas to stream right now on Netflix.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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While the genre certainly isn't new, romance reading as an activity appears to have come out of the closet.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Police are calling this a deliberate act of violence.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a deliberate choice for a glitzy jacket that featured an assortment of red crystals.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Studied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studied. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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