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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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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
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Small studies had shown a lung cancer medication called alectinib could help pediatric patients with the same cancer Operacz had.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The vast majority of avalanche victims are men, studies have found, and most are in their 20s and 30s.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Modeling studies show that migration between populations, environmental variability, and genetic diversity can significantly affect drive spread.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Featuring loans from institutions across Europe, the exhibition gathers some two hundred of Raphael’s paintings, drawings, and tapestries, placing greatest hits alongside studies to illuminate his creative process.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Most clinical studies show benefits with 250–500 mg of glutathione per day.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
During the off-season, Gu balances her studies with her training in Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about a five-hour drive from Stanford, at the weekend.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Raman’s observations are spot on and confirmed by several housing experts and academic studies.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Marsicano also leads the College Crisis Initiative at Davidson, a research team that studies how colleges and universities respond to times of crisis, which will now be housed within the new institute.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The changes are etched into the cells’ epigenome, the instructions that tell each cell to read specific genes that control their function, explains Ferdinand von Meyenn, who studies nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Kennedy’s choice to center animal products in American nutrition guidelines may mirror his own diet, but the changes were no doubt politically motivated, said Laura Wright, a professor of English at Western Carolina University who studies veganism.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The more costly the treatment, the greater the scrutiny, said Miranda Yaver of the University of Pittsburgh, who studies health politics and administrative burdens within the insurance system.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Tobacco companies were funding and promoting research into the cognitive benefits of nicotine as far back as the 1990s, according to Anna Kostygina, a principal research scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago who studies smokeless tobacco marketing.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist who studies the psychology of performing under pressure.
—Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
But both studies indicate how a largely unregulated billion-dollar industry fueled by Black women may also be disproportionately harming them.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Small studies had shown a lung cancer medication called alectinib could help pediatric patients with the same cancer Operacz had.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The vast majority of avalanche victims are men, studies have found, and most are in their 20s and 30s.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Modeling studies show that migration between populations, environmental variability, and genetic diversity can significantly affect drive spread.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Featuring loans from institutions across Europe, the exhibition gathers some two hundred of Raphael’s paintings, drawings, and tapestries, placing greatest hits alongside studies to illuminate his creative process.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Most clinical studies show benefits with 250–500 mg of glutathione per day.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
During the off-season, Gu balances her studies with her training in Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about a five-hour drive from Stanford, at the weekend.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Raman’s observations are spot on and confirmed by several housing experts and academic studies.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Although not a common occurrence, many hundreds of mud volcanoes occur on land, including in the United States, said Manga, who studies them.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Marsicano also leads the College Crisis Initiative at Davidson, a research team that studies how colleges and universities respond to times of crisis, which will now be housed within the new institute.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The changes are etched into the cells’ epigenome, the instructions that tell each cell to read specific genes that control their function, explains Ferdinand von Meyenn, who studies nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Kennedy’s choice to center animal products in American nutrition guidelines may mirror his own diet, but the changes were no doubt politically motivated, said Laura Wright, a professor of English at Western Carolina University who studies veganism.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The more costly the treatment, the greater the scrutiny, said Miranda Yaver of the University of Pittsburgh, who studies health politics and administrative burdens within the insurance system.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Tobacco companies were funding and promoting research into the cognitive benefits of nicotine as far back as the 1990s, according to Anna Kostygina, a principal research scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago who studies smokeless tobacco marketing.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist who studies the psychology of performing under pressure.
—Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Victoria Jones expressed concern regarding safety, citing recent federal investigations into Waymo competitor Tesla’s self-driving software.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Singh argues in his motion the cumulative effect demonstrates how the prosecution prioritized political considerations over impartial enforcement of the law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of legal considerations, Ellison will have to deal with have to navigate the practical realities of carrying nearly $100 billion in debt.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alder researches chronic diseases to develop drugs.—
Sara Bedigian,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rogier Creemers, an assistant professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands, who researches China’s domestic tech policy, said part of the concern stems from the rapid rate at which Chinese companies have released new iterations of AI technology this year.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tristan learns there’s a darts competition at The Drovers, and the prize is a turkey.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her first-grade daughter learns primarily in Spanish.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Springfield too often debates theory while communities experience consequences.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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As of Tuesday, city staff confirmed both hotels have active liquor licenses and are able to serve alcohol as the council debates the renewal.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Defensive backs, like McCoy, are set to have medical examinations on Wednesday.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Head to the second floor to visit the Registry Room (also known as the Great Hall), where some 5,000 people once filed through each day for legal and medical examinations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The jury is expected to begin deliberations Tuesday morning.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The official said on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations.—
BRIAN MELLEY,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside his suite, Jed memorizes the code to Roper’s safe, which holds the arms trade certificate, then quietly shares the number with Pine (allowing Burr to access it from the hotel) when the whole group visits a local casino.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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