1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents
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2
as in trances
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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3
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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1
as in researches
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 learns
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studies
Reuters, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Sixta is currently chair of the social studies department and is the school’s ACT test coordinator, as well as the faculty advisor for National Honor Society, student council and Upward Bound.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Addis and Zbur first introduced a different bill, AB 1468, which would have created an ethnic studies curriculum for public schools, something mandated by a 2021 law.
—Kate Wolffe
october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Also, Americans report less trust in institutions and experts, and studies have found growing partisanship around vaccines.
—David Higgins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, some studies show mixed results.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Just a few kilometers away, a black bear sniffs and studies the device tethering it to a tree.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
These and insights from thousands of other studies can all be traced to a trove of data the federal government started collecting more than 50 years ago.
—Carmela Guaglianone, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Once the Losers make their grand return to put Pennywise back in his hole, the film becomes a series of intimate character studies.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Geller studies the disparity in heart disease and cancer deaths among men and women.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Dylan Losey, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech who studies human-robot interaction, said there’s nothing inherently wrong with delivery robots.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Alison Gopnik, a developmental psychologist at UC Berkeley who also studies AI, the current debate about sentient machines revolves around this fundamental confusion.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The movie followed Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, chronicling his life as a young wizard who studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside his friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
One international student enrolled at FIU from India who studies business analytics, said the fee increase will likely prevent him from working in the United States after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
From theory to reality Multiscale coupling has long been one of the most elusive challenges in plasma physics, which represents the branch of science that studies the fourth state of matter known as plasma (a state beyond solids, liquids, and gases).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The state epidemiologist studies health data to spot trends, investigate outbreaks and guide decisions that protect public health.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
But no rigorous studies have found links between autism and vaccines or medications, or their components such as thimerosal or formaldehyde.
—Reuters, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Sixta is currently chair of the social studies department and is the school’s ACT test coordinator, as well as the faculty advisor for National Honor Society, student council and Upward Bound.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Addis and Zbur first introduced a different bill, AB 1468, which would have created an ethnic studies curriculum for public schools, something mandated by a 2021 law.
—Kate Wolffe
october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Also, Americans report less trust in institutions and experts, and studies have found growing partisanship around vaccines.
—David Higgins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, some studies show mixed results.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Just a few kilometers away, a black bear sniffs and studies the device tethering it to a tree.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
These and insights from thousands of other studies can all be traced to a trove of data the federal government started collecting more than 50 years ago.
—Carmela Guaglianone, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Once the Losers make their grand return to put Pennywise back in his hole, the film becomes a series of intimate character studies.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Goodall was a British ethologist – a scientist who studies animal behavior within their habitat.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Geller studies the disparity in heart disease and cancer deaths among men and women.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Dylan Losey, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech who studies human-robot interaction, said there’s nothing inherently wrong with delivery robots.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Alison Gopnik, a developmental psychologist at UC Berkeley who also studies AI, the current debate about sentient machines revolves around this fundamental confusion.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The movie followed Daniel Radcliffe as the titular character, chronicling his life as a young wizard who studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside his friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
One international student enrolled at FIU from India who studies business analytics, said the fee increase will likely prevent him from working in the United States after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
From theory to reality Multiscale coupling has long been one of the most elusive challenges in plasma physics, which represents the branch of science that studies the fourth state of matter known as plasma (a state beyond solids, liquids, and gases).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The state epidemiologist studies health data to spot trends, investigate outbreaks and guide decisions that protect public health.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
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Multiple monitoring groups and investigations have likewise pointed to a flood of disinformation campaigns with links to Russia.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are economic considerations including freight costs, the cargo transported and how quickly it’s needed, said Klaus Dodds, a geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at RAND Europe, a research institute.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other old-car issues, such as gremlins impacting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and exhaust systems, are ongoing considerations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ross Tapsell, an associate professor at Australian National University who researches media and culture in Southeast Asia, says the crisis isn't limited to the headline-grabbing crackdowns.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the series, Marie, an ambitious young woman of minor nobility, learns that her lung disease is terminal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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This leads to cultural classes as the town learns about unity and breaking down barriers.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a third scene, the group debates what to do.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world often debates climate change in the language of science and economics.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By denying a rehearing, the case returns to Allf for further deliberations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Foreign policy might be central to the Supreme Court deliberations.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hoover bounces back with a clean game, while Coach Prime contemplates making a quarterback change.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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