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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
The program sponsors scholars studying at a wide range of majors and universities throughout the country.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Investors spend time studying neighborhoods, employment trends, demographics, and supply pipelines within their target markets.
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James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Julie Elie has been studying zebra finch vocalizations for years.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Rick Egan / Pool via Getty Images Robinson, 23, was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Astronomers are still investigating many key questions about these mysterious and powerful objects, and studying them can help researchers understand how galaxies form and grow.
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Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
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Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Though people laugh at that fact today, there has still never been any scientific study dedicated to studying menstruation in space.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Investors spend time studying neighborhoods, employment trends, demographics, and supply pipelines within their target markets.
—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Julie Elie has been studying zebra finch vocalizations for years.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Rick Egan / Pool via Getty Images Robinson, 23, was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Astronomers are still investigating many key questions about these mysterious and powerful objects, and studying them can help researchers understand how galaxies form and grow.
—
Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Though people laugh at that fact today, there has still never been any scientific study dedicated to studying menstruation in space.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
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Centellian24 comes from a Korean pharmaceutical company that spent decades researching Centella asiatica, so skin recovery is part of the brand’s DNA.
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Students are still researching and comparing, but more of that process is happening in environments where institutions have less visibility and control.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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While no regional power is currently capable of replacing the US as the Gulf’s security guarantor, officials are increasingly contemplating a future in which Washington plays a much smaller role in the regional security architecture, the diplomat said.
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An inflation rate now at its highest level in three years, combined with a high Federal funds rate that's unlikely to change anytime soon, not to mention the possibility of interest rate hikes later this year, has left many savers contemplating their next move.
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Emotional intelligence, vital for navigating interpersonal dynamics and fostering resilience, is built by managing conflicts and reading people.
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That's the reason why people are still reading Austen, and so drawn to Austen today.
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The engineers who will define the next decade are not the ones chasing frameworks or memorizing the latest toolchain.
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.
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Starmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham’s special election victory.
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Starmer spent the weekend pondering his future following Burnham's special election victory.
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Detecting bots requires analyzing patterns in user data, including transaction and payment signals, purchase speed, buying patterns and credit card activity, rather than relying on just a single indicator.
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Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at USA's odds for the stage of elimination, analyzing how far Mauricio Pochettino's squad can go.
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People are not only debating Bitcoin.
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Wall Street spent the week debating who the biggest winners and losers of the artificial intelligence boom will ultimately be.
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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