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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Her brand of studied, bashful flightiness began to seem more passé than winkingly subversive.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Intrigued by a world that felt a whole lot like gambling, Bowyer studied for his brokerage license.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The apatite in the studied samples has a modal abundance of 0.067 vol% calculated from 163 basalt fragments using Image J software (Supplementary Table 2 and Supplementary Fig. 7).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Her brand of studied, bashful flightiness began to seem more passé than winkingly subversive.
—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025
Verb
Many other states have studied the concept, and Oregon, Utah and Virginia have voluntary programs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Intrigued by a world that felt a whole lot like gambling, Bowyer studied for his brokerage license.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studied
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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
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Being stressed can increase your likelihood of memory lapses that lead to leaving your child in a car, according to a prominent cognitive neuroscience expert who has researched the function of memory in such tragedies.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Creatine is one of the most popular and well-researched supplements in the sports and fitness world.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
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Academic Responsibility Begins Early Treyton Diggs II, a seventh grader from New Orleans, learned quickly that middle school tests demand more independent preparation.—
Zakkiyyah T. White,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Growing up in Wayne County a daughter of Lebanese immigrants, Ameera Hashwi learned about Islam through her parents.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star John Kruk pondered one of life’s biggest questions during the team’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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While the sleuths pondered, other hotel guests dialed 911.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Aug. 2025
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For as long as that remains the case, some brands may still see value in taking a calculated risk.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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In that sense, there is a calculated risk involved.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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After the flies had died, the team dissected their brains and analyzed each of their individual cells, searching for the areas affected by arsenic.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The researchers analyzed samples of coronary plaques–fatty buildups on artery walls–from heart patients and found that about 40% of them had virulent bacteria in them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In true arcade fashion, each level ends with a boss battle whose unique patterns must be memorized to deliver critical blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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