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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
Limon was studying geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy is studying chemical engineering.
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Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Show more Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahata has been studying the protein Chromogranin A, or CgA, for more than three decades and seen how studies of it have had implications for everything from hypertension (high blood pressure) to longevity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Limon had been hard at work on his thesis for the past two years, studying how to use generative AI to monitor shrinking wetland in South Florida, his brother said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mensah has been intensely studying the history of her home, including all the people who have owned it.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The companies are studying psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder and methylone for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
In many programs, that means stepping into a kitchen and learning to prepare meals firsthand, not just studying nutrition from a distance.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Show more Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahata has been studying the protein Chromogranin A, or CgA, for more than three decades and seen how studies of it have had implications for everything from hypertension (high blood pressure) to longevity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Limon had been hard at work on his thesis for the past two years, studying how to use generative AI to monitor shrinking wetland in South Florida, his brother said.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mensah has been intensely studying the history of her home, including all the people who have owned it.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The companies are studying psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder and methylone for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
In many programs, that means stepping into a kitchen and learning to prepare meals firsthand, not just studying nutrition from a distance.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
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Those doctors, Novant Health Oncologist Keithe Shensky and Nicholas DeVito, a medical oncologist at Duke researching immunotherapy for colon cancer, also stressed the importance of getting a colon cancer screening.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2026, conversations around cosmetic dentistry are still active on social media, with more people researching costs, especially for procedures like dental implants, and considering treatment abroad.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dex’s focus on AI software developers and machine learning engineers has helped the company win over a clutch of high-profile recruiting leaders.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds and companies are contemplating the impact this would have on shareholders.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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California is contemplating a one-time, 5 percent levy on the state’s billionaires—200 or so people in a population of 40 million.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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A lot of language apps feel more like games than actual learning tools, leaving you memorizing random words instead of having real conversations.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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The two-term governor, who is seeking a third term in November while pondering a potential 2028 White House bid, is viewed favorably by 68% of Chicagoans and unfavorably by 20%.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gary Thuerk, of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), was pondering how to advertise upcoming demonstrations in California of his company’s latest computers.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was a science to analyzing whether the hairs came from someone dead or alive.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On top of that, when analyzing the beaks, the team noticed a distinct pattern.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health.—
Karin Brulliard,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hoods might just as well evoke the garb of Christian monks debating whether the soul is distinct from the body.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Studying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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