swotting

verb

present participle of swot, British
as in studying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swotting
  1. studying
  2. analyzing
  3. cramming
  4. reading
  5. deducing
  6. grinding
  7. finding out
  8. learning
Verb
  • Serlie and colleagues are now studying determinants of weight loss success after bariatric surgery.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Talking of research, Rossignol has done some of his own, studying exactly how far in advance of the keynote Apple announces the date.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of studying
Verb
  • Also, what would happen to the College Sports Commission, the main NIL enforcement arm that spends the bulk of its time analyzing third-party NIL deals that would be greatly reduced under this arrangement?
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Artificial intelligence is also anticipated to assist pilots by rapidly analyzing battlefield information, prioritizing threats, and coordinating missions with unmanned aircraft.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of analyzing
Verb
  • The situation is also symptomatic of broader strains on the country's higher education system, where grossly limited spots leave millions cramming for months, or even years, and high-stakes entrance exams leave many of them burnt out and in debt.
    — Sakshi Dayal, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • An early 2022 op-ed in the University of Calgary’s student newspaper described the idea as the antithesis of hustle culture, one that finds satisfaction in mundane tasks rather than cramming productivity into every waking moment.
    — Allison Palmer July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of cramming
Verb
  • Assume any agent reading text other people wrote can be given orders by it.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Paul Barnkow, Arvada I’m reading with interest the articles regarding the water restrictions imposed by Denver Water and that the restrictions aren’t generating the reductions requested.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Both these properties are important tools for deducing the age and origin of the comet.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The ending unfolds in a broadly similar way in both versions, with Bundle deducing that Loraine killed Gerry.
    — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of deducing
Verb
  • Pay attention to unusual rattling, buzzing, grinding or squealing sounds.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Eversource spent the better part of the spring and early summer in a wide, sideways channel, grinding between roughly $66 and $72 while the 200-day continued its long climb higher.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • After finding out the fire suppression systems didn't work, Mayor Tom Maglicco and his police chief went to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office for help.
    — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Rogan suggested that his guest should hurry up with Iran-war negotiations and get on with the real business of the government, such as finding out whether the government is secretly hoarding extraterrestrial corpses.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of finding out
Verb
  • Even learning enough Spanish, French, Italian, or another language to order dinner or get by on a trip can make your next vacation more meaningful.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • For older students, technology may remain central to learning, particularly when students are using it to program, analyze data, model complex systems and critically evaluate information.
    — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of learning
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