swotting

present participle of swot, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swotting
Verb
  • An international research team led by Tohoku University has uncovered the secret behind this biological capability by studying a specific set of neural mechanisms.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
  • By studying objects from beyond the solar system, researchers may be able to understand more about the outermost dwarf planets.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Stephan contributed reporting to the original version of this article on the best luxury bathrobes by by analyzing reviews, doing market research, and speaking to leading experts.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.
    Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Keep reading for more Quince packing essentials from $40.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Another memorable station in my suspicious/contrarian reading life, but minus points for the nightmares.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Malcolm doesn’t take the rejection personally, deducing that Ellen is still grieving.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the army became bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, and the West was stunned by Moscow’s poor battlefield performance.
    David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Although Moscow's ground forces are being chewed up in the grinding war in Ukraine's east, Russia has wound up its defense industry to backfill its constant equipment losses and regular strikes across Ukraine.
    Ellie Cook — reporting from Prague, Czech Republic, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Her 8-year-old son Auron has been studying the diverse plants that grow there and learning to pull up invasive species.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • After teachers in his district suggested banning ChatGPT just a few years ago, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington told ABC News that instead of removing AI, Philadelphia is now learning from it together.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Swotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swotting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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