1
as in investigation
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 daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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3
as in consideration
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 to research
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 to learn
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of study
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
In the newest study, released Tuesday, only 37% did – fewer than the 38% who generally agreed.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
This turned out to be a brilliant way of designing an experiment to study how animals process time.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Noun
The antivenom offered the mice 100% protection against the venom for 13 species and partial protection (20% to 40%) for the remaining six, the researchers noted in the study.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
In the newest study, released Tuesday, only 37% did – fewer than the 38% who generally agreed.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Verb
Chef-owner Bryant Fajardo studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and under chef José Andrés, and his creativity and quality shine through in every dish.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
This turned out to be a brilliant way of designing an experiment to study how animals process time.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Verb
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This will certainly enhance your ability to research and dig for answers to old problems.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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The Capsule Collection winner experimented with natural dyes and researched the history of coloring textiles from her Kenyan culture—specifically Samburu and Rendille tribes—and her home state of Arizona.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Guests at the conversations will include producers, sales agents, distributors and creatives looking to learn about the different filming opportunities in these regions.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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This can include learning to maintain robotic systems to stay relevant.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The House Ways and Means Committee debated House Republicans' broad tax plan.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Social Media Reacts Posters on the Reddit forum r/TSA debated whether people should have been prepared for the change.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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With nothing left to do, the man from the funeral home begins wheeling the gurney away, and everyone follows, as if in a procession or a trance.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The film follows the story of Bayu, an Indonesian teenager who aspires to become a shaman for local trance parties in a small suburban community where inhabitants derive pleasure from spiritual possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In April, after a nearly four-week trial — and one day of deliberation — a Nassau County jury found both men guilty.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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In every era of rapid technological change, there come moments of deliberation: wait for policy or lead through practice?—
Katy Knight,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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All scripts submitted by partners will be read and reviewed by Academy members.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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For our other go-to lawn care tools and gadgets that made it into our frequent rotation, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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