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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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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Modern studies suggest their properties may have resulted from advanced forging techniques and carbon-rich steel derived from Indian Wootz steel.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Bone studies have shown that 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable improvements in repair rates.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Over the past decade, many quantum computing researchers have identified the very reactions Chan studies as an area in which quantum computers should excel.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Plain Greek yogurt is another favorite option and has been associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in large cohort studies.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
But rather, the nose behind the bestselling scents from Amouage, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera started his studies backstage — literally — and his university training as a stage director has become central to his ethos as a perfumer.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
She’s interrogated by a researcher named Phil (Mark Duplass), who works for the mysterious company Async, which used to build MRI machines and now studies the Backrooms.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Michal Strahilevitz, a professor of marketing at Saint Mary's College of California who studies business ethics, thinks the whole compensation framework is backward.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Joshua Wadler, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University who studies hurricanes and drone technology, says AI can rapidly process huge amounts of information and generate more forecast possibilities than traditional forecasting models.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Just like any other patient, presidents get to choose what’s disclosed about their health, said Sara Rosenthal, a bioethicist at the University of Kentucky who studies presidential health.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina who studies the gap between brand commitments and factory floor realities, the report indicates a deeper problem in apparel sourcing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
At the time, lawmakers had hoped that ethanol would have a smaller climate effect than gasoline, says Holly Gibbs, a geographer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who studies land use.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Instead of relying on traditional geometry tricks, the AI connected the problem to algebraic number theory, a deep branch of mathematics that studies number systems extending ordinary integers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Noun
Previous studies have examined everything from crayfish to eel larvae.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Modern studies suggest their properties may have resulted from advanced forging techniques and carbon-rich steel derived from Indian Wootz steel.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Patients with a history of pancreatitis, for example, should be counseled about potential complications, medical studies show.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Bone studies have shown that 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable improvements in repair rates.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Over the past decade, many quantum computing researchers have identified the very reactions Chan studies as an area in which quantum computers should excel.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Plain Greek yogurt is another favorite option and has been associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in large cohort studies.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
But rather, the nose behind the bestselling scents from Amouage, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera started his studies backstage — literally — and his university training as a stage director has become central to his ethos as a perfumer.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Verb
Lucia ultimately provided a genetic sample, which was sent to a lab that studies genetic variants.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
She’s interrogated by a researcher named Phil (Mark Duplass), who works for the mysterious company Async, which used to build MRI machines and now studies the Backrooms.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Michal Strahilevitz, a professor of marketing at Saint Mary's College of California who studies business ethics, thinks the whole compensation framework is backward.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Joshua Wadler, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University who studies hurricanes and drone technology, says AI can rapidly process huge amounts of information and generate more forecast possibilities than traditional forecasting models.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Just like any other patient, presidents get to choose what’s disclosed about their health, said Sara Rosenthal, a bioethicist at the University of Kentucky who studies presidential health.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina who studies the gap between brand commitments and factory floor realities, the report indicates a deeper problem in apparel sourcing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
At the time, lawmakers had hoped that ethanol would have a smaller climate effect than gasoline, says Holly Gibbs, a geographer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who studies land use.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Instead of relying on traditional geometry tricks, the AI connected the problem to algebraic number theory, a deep branch of mathematics that studies number systems extending ordinary integers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
Noun
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If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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In short, electronic devices matter in NFL investigations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Sam researches these topics a lot.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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That's especially true for a shorter holiday, says Kent Smetters, the faculty director at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, which researches the cost of public policies.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 May 2026
Verb
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Elio and his friend work on a service project in a rural community, while Celi learns traditional medicine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Finally, leaders should pay attention to who speaks less when one person debates more.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The three people, like others interviewed for this account, spoke to The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to share internal deliberations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Horsford and Miller are leading negotiations and have indicated that deliberations are on track and passage by the end of this year is within sights.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Islamic credo teaches that the more one memorizes the Quran, the higher one’s rank in heaven.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
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But then this mofo goes and memorizes totally needless ingredients in bacon ranch chicken sandwiches.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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