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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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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
Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
From October 1, 2024, to August 1 of this year, 38,194 acres of winegrapes were removed, the 2025 Standing Winegrape Acreage study says.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At the time of the attack, Jennifer's brother, Felix, was studying at McMaster University and wasn't home.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
From October 1, 2024, to August 1 of this year, 38,194 acres of winegrapes were removed, the 2025 Standing Winegrape Acreage study says.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Once there, the spacecraft will work in tandem to investigate why the planet began to lose its atmosphere billions of years ago — and to study how its harsh climate may affect future explorers.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At the time of the attack, Jennifer's brother, Felix, was studying at McMaster University and wasn't home.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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The investigation remains ongoing.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Filmmaking is blind instinct, petty calculations, smooth generalship, daydreaming, pig-headedness, grace, bluff, risk.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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The colorful flowers are perfect for a photo-op or casual daydreaming.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other ethical considerations will arise as the watches go into production.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coming out of Toronto, she was immediately put into awards consideration.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Israel is reported to be monitoring hypersonic threats and researching advanced interception technologies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was supposed to be researching myoglobin, a protein found in muscles.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The researchers learned that people who ate very similarly to the portfolio diet had a 14% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke than people who ate less similarly to the diet.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This phenomenon has long been debated in theory, but now the impact can be observed directly across a large population of stars.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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At a conference in 1969, when other physicists were debating the very existence of gravitational waves, Weber presented evidence supporting their direct detection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Somewhere around the seventh inning, the gaggle of small children in the house conspired, without adult aid or input, to turn off the lights in a bedroom, plug in a strobe light, cue up a trance song on the speaker, and begin to mosh.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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