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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
That research laid the foundation for studying blood-loss control.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The concept was introduced in 2014 at UC Davis when a group of graduate students led by Ernst Oehninger was studying ways to prevent food waste.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Annie had hopes of studying biology and pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Since Takaichi’s remarks, Beijing has unleashed a series of economic measures aimed at pressuring Japan to retract the comments, including cutting flights to the country, warning its citizens against traveling to or studying in Japan and suspending seafood imports from Japan.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Glazers will be studying developments closely, having given Ratcliffe the reins but still retaining overall power.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
His father held leadership roles in a local workers union, and as a teenager Maduro, sponsored by the Socialist League, spent a year in Havana studying politics.
—Jorge Valencia, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Now 20, she is said to be following in her mother’s footsteps studying design in New York.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Viewers could seek to understand a celebrity’s personality by studying their domestic environment.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The concept was introduced in 2014 at UC Davis when a group of graduate students led by Ernst Oehninger was studying ways to prevent food waste.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Annie had hopes of studying biology and pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Since Takaichi’s remarks, Beijing has unleashed a series of economic measures aimed at pressuring Japan to retract the comments, including cutting flights to the country, warning its citizens against traveling to or studying in Japan and suspending seafood imports from Japan.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The Glazers will be studying developments closely, having given Ratcliffe the reins but still retaining overall power.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
His father held leadership roles in a local workers union, and as a teenager Maduro, sponsored by the Socialist League, spent a year in Havana studying politics.
—Jorge Valencia, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Now 20, she is said to be following in her mother’s footsteps studying design in New York.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Viewers could seek to understand a celebrity’s personality by studying their domestic environment.
—Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
Verb
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the occasional non-autistic artist who has taken it upon themselves to look deeper than a set of symptoms while researching an autistic character.—
Sarah Kurchak,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear said the Checkers are still learning to deal with things such as lengthy road trips.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dancing along to educational songs brings you and your kids closer together—and turns learning about their world into a fun game.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, at least some are already contemplating a return to their homeland.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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After months of rumors about the downtown location, in January the company confirmed plans to shut down its stores in DOCO and the Sunrise Mall — the struggling retail center in Citrus Heights where city officials are contemplating eminent domain.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Continue reading to discover the top winners for your itinerary of spring and summer adventures.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gorgeous, psychologically fraught fever dreams that linger in the mind for days after reading.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Learning how to handle yourself in a crowd was a badge of honor, as was memorizing the train schedule and charting the most efficient routes to the station.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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The pair have been prepping for months, memorizing lines.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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And for those pondering their futures, going out with a win sure beats the alternative.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Just pondering the logistics of building and running La Selva was as incredible to me as the nature that surrounded us.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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Cause of avalanche not immediately known Representatives from the Northwest Avalanche Center also responded to the scene to assist in analyzing the incident, according to the sheriff's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kirk Herbstreit has spent the last three decades analyzing college football teams and games.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many Americans are debating whether the shooting was justified after videos taken by bystanders and cellphone footage from the officer were released, leading to protests around the country.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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