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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
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Enrico Cappellini, a senior author of the new study and a professor of paleoproteomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, said the deletion of the entire gene had been observed in some living male humans and even in the DNA of a Neanderthal male.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Marcia Dunn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The report, done by the consulting firm RTI International for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, studied a program called PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly).
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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However, one small study is not enough to support recommending peppermint oil as a treatment for hypertension.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Enrico Cappellini, a senior author of the new study and a professor of paleoproteomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, said the deletion of the entire gene had been observed in some living male humans and even in the DNA of a Neanderthal male.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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The researchers studied the planets’ orbits using telescopes on Earth to determine their density, from 1,110 light-years away.
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Marcia Dunn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The report, done by the consulting firm RTI International for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, studied a program called PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly).
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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No amount of daydreaming would have been able to replace the knowledge that Lenny could have shared.
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But across the rest of the record, whether retelling or daydreaming, Hawke maintains a writerly attention to assonance and rhyme.
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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According to data from Sports Business Classroom, some cash consideration offerings in transactions alongside players ran well into the multimillion-dollar range.
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Centellian24 comes from a Korean pharmaceutical company that spent decades researching Centella asiatica, so skin recovery is part of the brand’s DNA.
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Sell in season, research what comparable pieces are fetching and be realistic about your asking price.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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Sure, it can certainly be debated if Marathon being revived after all this time as an extraction shooter was the right call.
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As Florida lawmakers continue to debate healthcare affordability and patient protections, this is an issue that deserves urgent attention.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where UFC ring girl Chrissy Blair put America in a trance to celebrate the big 2-5-0.
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Scary Movie included joking references to both the creepy Aunt Gladys character, as well as the famous scene of all the kids running off in the middle of the night — except the kids in Scary Movie are running from accidental weed candies at Halloween instead of a trance.
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