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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
Academics are studying the problem, and lawmakers are examining whether and how new legislation can help address the issue.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Scientists have been studying these models on Earth since 2010 and have learned valuable information about our biology, such as how the body might respond to new medications or stressors.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Those studying business, technology, and engineering are most frequent users of AI in their schoolwork — 70% of business majors, for instance, use it on either a daily or weekly basis.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, astronomers around the world have been studying the planet’s composition through a range of techniques including spectrography.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Erivo will also announce a eponymous scholarship for the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the Cynthia Erivo Film Bursary for Oxford, supporting students studying drama, theater, film and other areas of entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The field of science has developed over many centuries as a way of studying and understanding the world, beginning with the primitive stage of simply noting important regularities in nature and continuing through the rise of modern science.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
But researchers are also studying the drug’s effects on broader metabolic health, including blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk markers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Scientists have been studying these models on Earth since 2010 and have learned valuable information about our biology, such as how the body might respond to new medications or stressors.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
Those studying business, technology, and engineering are most frequent users of AI in their schoolwork — 70% of business majors, for instance, use it on either a daily or weekly basis.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, astronomers around the world have been studying the planet’s composition through a range of techniques including spectrography.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Erivo will also announce a eponymous scholarship for the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the Cynthia Erivo Film Bursary for Oxford, supporting students studying drama, theater, film and other areas of entertainment.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The field of science has developed over many centuries as a way of studying and understanding the world, beginning with the primitive stage of simply noting important regularities in nature and continuing through the rise of modern science.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
But researchers are also studying the drug’s effects on broader metabolic health, including blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk markers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 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,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But for the past several years, I’ve been obsessed with a specific group of outliers while researching Outlast, my forthcoming book about the world’s oldest companies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choosing among loud, louder and loudest shirts, then contemplating whether to go with jorts or florts (don’t ask) and selecting the appropriate socks and crocs, Black finally is ready to go until Sarah Sherman shows up to spoil things.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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A student who had asked AI for a chapter summary instead of reading the chapter might get the broad strokes, but there is a strong chance that the one specific detail the quiz will ask about did not make it into the summary, Buck said.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But this particular test also requires serious social media sleuthing, memorizing statistics and rewatching games.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ganesh’s character has also spent a good amount of time this season pondering the next steps in her medical career after her plans to move back to her home state of New Jersey were disrupted.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts is pondering whether to take measures to limit opportunities for the sequence, as the Dodgers manage Ohtani’s two-way ability over the course of a full season for the first time.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In analyzing the cases of murder exonerees who sued, the Tribune found cases typically spawned roughly 300 docket entries and cost taxpayers nearly $900,000 in legal defense fees as the city often took the cases to the verge of trial before agreeing to pay.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some have also pointed to the concept of DARVO, a manipulation tactic common in abusive relationships, when analyzing Paul.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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