1
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
Saft put himself through Northeastern University, participating in the school’s co-op program, which allows students to alternate between studying on campus and working in a field of interest.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, researchers at Johns Hopkins University are studying mini-brains to model diseases like Alzheimer’s and autism.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Climate was barely mentioned, though scientists have been studying and shouting about its relevance in worsening wildfires for years.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
International students studying abroad can acquire a part-time job to possibly qualify for permanent residency through the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Goodall was seen as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The story starts in Oxford, a small town in southwest Connecticut, not far from New Haven, with Pelaez home from his freshman year of studying electrical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in central Massachusetts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Both Alexis Germaine and Peyton Bateman are on the pre-veterinarian track studying animal science, and they were attracted to A-State in large measure due to its veterinary college plans.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025
Crutchfield said the team is studying whether natural dyes can be scaled for use in apparel, interiors, and other products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, researchers at Johns Hopkins University are studying mini-brains to model diseases like Alzheimer’s and autism.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Climate was barely mentioned, though scientists have been studying and shouting about its relevance in worsening wildfires for years.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
International students studying abroad can acquire a part-time job to possibly qualify for permanent residency through the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Goodall was seen as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The story starts in Oxford, a small town in southwest Connecticut, not far from New Haven, with Pelaez home from his freshman year of studying electrical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in central Massachusetts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Both Alexis Germaine and Peyton Bateman are on the pre-veterinarian track studying animal science, and they were attracted to A-State in large measure due to its veterinary college plans.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025
Crutchfield said the team is studying whether natural dyes can be scaled for use in apparel, interiors, and other products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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,
16 Oct. 2025
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Was researching the book tricky, given the bias of many sources?—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end, Krantz added, adopting a more strategic approach ultimately benefits customers, allowing companies to use their time and money more effectively by learning from the successes of others.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Link’s flight simulators supercharging our pilot training with adaptive decision-making under pressure; medical residents refining teamwork and communication in simulated trauma bays; managers learning leadership through live project crises with shifting constraints and incomplete information.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Again, no more than one or two managers in every league should be contemplating late-season schedules and playoff matchups.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … DORM BLOODSHED – Violence rocks Oklahoma State campus leaving several wounded.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Beverly also worked around a bunch of really nosy people, many of whom were good at reading upside down.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So more focus on creating initiatives, applying knowledge, then memorizing and retaining knowledge.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Students were encouraged to learn civics through memorizing, reciting, summarizing and applying information, rather than through analyzing and evaluating information, investigating civic issues or engaging in civic action projects.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Forest owner has been pondering his options That is not unusual — the Greek shipping magnate always likes to have a plan B in place.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s 16 days of public silence and private plotting — 16 days of preparing for a case management conference and pondering motions and strategizing for the discovery process and delving into every facet of this year-long case that has no end in sight.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By analyzing grocery orders that included candy throughout the year, Instacart uncovered each state’s top Halloween picks.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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Archaeologists plan to continue analyzing these artifacts and excavating the area around the ancient basin.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Qerim won a lot of respect, including from ESPN staffers, with her knack for calmly reining in Smith and the voluble personalities debating him.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kirk, who would have turned 32 on Tuesday, was assassinated at Utah Valley University while debating college students.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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