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as in researching
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 learning
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studying
At the time of his death, he was focused on studying comets and astroids that could pose a hazard to Earth.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Hassan Herzallah is a Palestinian storyteller, writer, and translator based in Gaza, currently in his fourth year studying English translation.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
To investigate the possibility of active supermassive black holes killing star formation in neighboring galaxies, the team set about studying one of the brightest quasars ever seen, J0100+2802.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
According to her obituary, Blattner was studying pre-nursing and psychology.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Researchers spotted the translucent crustaceans swimming in the cave’s shallow pools, eventually collecting and studying specimens that led to the formal identification of a species entirely new to science.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Annie Song, who graduated from high school in Washington state, was studying public health and policy, according to Brown.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Neutrons are uniquely suited for studying magnetism The team also revealed that neutrons are uniquely suited for studying magnetism.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The board, which has been studying plans to replace its aging facility since May 2025, approved moving forward with the project in August.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Hassan Herzallah is a Palestinian storyteller, writer, and translator based in Gaza, currently in his fourth year studying English translation.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
To investigate the possibility of active supermassive black holes killing star formation in neighboring galaxies, the team set about studying one of the brightest quasars ever seen, J0100+2802.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
According to her obituary, Blattner was studying pre-nursing and psychology.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Researchers spotted the translucent crustaceans swimming in the cave’s shallow pools, eventually collecting and studying specimens that led to the formal identification of a species entirely new to science.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Annie Song, who graduated from high school in Washington state, was studying public health and policy, according to Brown.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Neutrons are uniquely suited for studying magnetism The team also revealed that neutrons are uniquely suited for studying magnetism.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The board, which has been studying plans to replace its aging facility since May 2025, approved moving forward with the project in August.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And this is where doing your diligence and researching each brand comes in.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many viewers felt the show crossed a line by having Cycle 4 contestant Kahlen Rondot pose in a grave just hours after learning her childhood friend had died in a car accident.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The study showed activities like reading, writing, and learning a language were linked to slower cognitive decline and better brain health.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Much of that was forged alongside Serena, the winningest women’s player ever with 23 grand slam singles titles who may also be contemplating her own return to tennis.—
Jay Plotkin,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s Amber Glenn, a 26-year-old powerhouse and LGBTQ+ rights activist whose career took off just when most figure skaters are contemplating retirement.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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While conditions remain dangerous, experts advise reading the avalanche forecast, skiing with local expert guides and choosing shallower slopes to ski off-piste.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those of you reading closely will have noticed the lower storage capacity with this method.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Seven years ago, Williams was sitting in his bed in his New York studio apartment, eating pizza out of the box and pondering where to take his career.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Authorities spent nearly two weeks combing the southern Arizona landscape, sorting through doorbell footage, pondering what could have happened to the mother of three.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Experts were on hand to trace runaways' digital footprints – analyzing social media and gaming platforms, along with messaging and social media apps.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This will include meeting with affected communities and parents, sharing potential boundary options, gathering feedback and analyzing data to adjust options, McMullen said.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union is actively in talks with city staff as of Thursday and is debating a recent offer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where leading tech executives, government officials and AI researchers are debating how to use AI to solve real-world problems.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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