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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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as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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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
Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Adults who are highly playful are also more positive about the future and more resilient in the face of challenges, according to a new study released February 9 in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists are studying Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) nests to learn more about how humans are affecting the natural world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Multiple studies have shown that the health benefits of work done by EPA outweigh the costs by more than 30 to 1.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Adults who are highly playful are also more positive about the future and more resilient in the face of challenges, according to a new study released February 9 in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
The mission will observe the sun’s hot outer atmosphere, called the corona, and study solar wind, or the energized particles that emerge in a steady stream from the sun.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists are studying Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) nests to learn more about how humans are affecting the natural world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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One film-industry professional told me that, during a recent meeting at the Russian state’s film fund, officials encouraged a colleague to bring more comedic projects for their consideration.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performer nominees were recently announced, and Oasis are once again up for consideration.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2025
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How to get the price right To get an accurate sense of your property’s value and determine a reasonable listing price, Berner urges home sellers to research recent sales of comparable homes, and focus on properties similar in size, amenities and condition.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Then team members should research global markets where those skills are most abundant.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s a pretty big revelation, and one that Mark is not happy to learn.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Read Next: These Renegade Hunters Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs But the most valuable part of the class is learning to make good decisions in the mountains.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Think pop-up shops, spice blending, and casually debating the best way to season a brisket.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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Changes that can be detected during an examination, such as an enlarged blind spot and thickened retina owing to swelling where the optic nerve joins the retina (known as optic-disc oedema), are unlikely to be noticed by the affected person.—
Neil Savage,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jesse once again raises the bar with a bold examination of modern greed, power and male ambition.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From its beginnings in the early 1990s, K-pop was heavily influenced by rap and hip-hop, and aespa’s takes those origins and adds some dance and trance sounds to it.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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The album itself is a rip-stop tour through club sonics: techno and banging drum and bass, serotonin-spiking trance, and garage.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Two Israeli officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the government believed that with the aid and goods that entered the enclave in recent months and during the temporary ceasefire, there were enough supplies in Gaza for several more months.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Journalists reviewed documents, including procurement organizations’ policies on skipping patients, private complaints filed by doctors and internal records of deliberations among leaders of the transplant system.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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My heart started pounding a little after Sigmon's lawyer read his final statement.—
Jeffrey Collins,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Aside from – but not in place of – the pleasure, the experience, and the life balance, reading, more than any other activity, develops our critical thinking skills, the glaring lack of which was fully on display during the 2024 election campaign.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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