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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
Our team actually went down a rabbit hole really just studying this category of books because there are a lot of folks that didn’t even really know that this genre existed or existed in such volume and that there was so much fandom around it.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
As part of that, ESA scientists are studying what happens when satellites burn up.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Less than 10% of research has been dedicated to studying female athletes, leaving women in sports without answers on how some of the most basic physiological differences leave them open to injury or longer recoveries.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
For biologists and engineers alike, studying this snail’s armor is nothing short of fascinating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Papouin’s team was studying changes at synapses that alter communication between neurons, a form of neuroplasticity that underlies ongoing shifts in thought and behavior.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
In Saccharine, medical student Hana (Midori Francis) is obsessed with studying and trying to reach her goal weight.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Greg Flewellen, a Georgia State senior who is studying exercise science, picked up paper towels, bananas, hot dogs, boneless chicken, cheese and condiments.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bahbouh is also studying for a PhD focusing on the translation industry.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
As part of that, ESA scientists are studying what happens when satellites burn up.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Less than 10% of research has been dedicated to studying female athletes, leaving women in sports without answers on how some of the most basic physiological differences leave them open to injury or longer recoveries.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
For biologists and engineers alike, studying this snail’s armor is nothing short of fascinating.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Papouin’s team was studying changes at synapses that alter communication between neurons, a form of neuroplasticity that underlies ongoing shifts in thought and behavior.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
In Saccharine, medical student Hana (Midori Francis) is obsessed with studying and trying to reach her goal weight.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Greg Flewellen, a Georgia State senior who is studying exercise science, picked up paper towels, bananas, hot dogs, boneless chicken, cheese and condiments.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bahbouh is also studying for a PhD focusing on the translation industry.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
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Some families took time to weigh their options, spending hours researching the best choice.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s probably a ton of value being created by this monstrous sell-off and investors who are concerned with such things should be researching this situation.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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This letter is my heart and body learning now to sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Starting in the fall, every student in elementary and middle school in Beijing, and several other districts, began learning about AI.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among critics is San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a tech-friendly Democrat who is contemplating a run for governor.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Today's developments, however, also spark a new series of questions worth contemplating.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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That reliability meant families across Connecticut were able to go about their daily lives – reading with their kids, cooking meals in their kitchens and staying warm inside – even as severe weather raged outside.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading for the top 10, in descending order.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Jan. 2026
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But human creativity extends beyond memorizing knowledge and regurgitating it in different formats.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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But when more potholes open up after a soaking, there’s a painful — and at times expensive — learning curve for memorizing all the new locations, Shin said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Rams will be at home pondering what might have been.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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That was the question that Golden Rain Foundation directors asked in August while pondering ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
19 Jan. 2026
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After scraping and analyzing the potion, researchers confirmed beyond a doubt that the medicinal vial contained fecal matter, turning theory into historical fact.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the state auditor, an official appointed by the governor, does a credible job of analyzing state spending, recommendations for improvements are often not implemented.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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This week, legislators will begin debating several of them.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those of us gathered in Davos were no longer debating whether AI will change the world and shape our collective futures; that is settled.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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