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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents
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as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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as in to research
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 to learn
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of study
New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
One compelling finding from the study is that the majority of Black singles are open to exploring non-traditional experiences, with 70% expressing curiosity about group play.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
In the early 20th century, physicists wanted to study Brownian motion, the random movement of particles in a liquid or gas.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The study identifies a shocking dip in the resale value of EVs compared to ICE versions of the same models.
—New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
One compelling finding from the study is that the majority of Black singles are open to exploring non-traditional experiences, with 70% expressing curiosity about group play.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Binnington’s redemption arc from national pariah to national hero will be studied for 100 years.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
In the early 20th century, physicists wanted to study Brownian motion, the random movement of particles in a liquid or gas.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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The number of American digital nomads has significantly increased, but successfully merging work and travel requires careful consideration of routine, community building, and time for exploration.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The committee heavily relies on MaxPreps computer rankings in the section’s new playoff format across all sports, but other criteria such as head-to-head and strength of schedule are also taken into consideration.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, researching appropriate varieties, and planting for our volatile temperatures, will help your success rates.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even before the Irish journalist Fintan O’Toole urged his government to steal American scientists, Bromberg had already researched the cost of moving Gatsby, her 70-pound dog, from Columbus to Dublin: $8,000, or about one-quarter of a typical annual graduate salary.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nolan, who was traveling with his parents and younger brother, later learned his flight had been canceled after being pushed back multiple times.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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You may be contacted by a Times reporter to learn more.—
Alyssa Bereznak,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article Candidates for Evanston mayor and City Council debated what the next four years, and the next 20 years, should look like in the city at a forum hosted at the former site of Second Church of Christ on Feb. 9.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Officials are also debating possible new homebuilding regulations, including rezoning for lower housing density in especially fire-prone areas, and expediting a set of forthcoming standards for removing debris, flammable vegetation and wooden fences from the perimeters of homes.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The study, published in the journal BDJ Open, helped test CT as a method for future examinations, Betilsson explained.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Though Hamas had long claimed that Shiri and the children died in an Israeli air strike, an Israeli forensic examination showed that the children were murdered with the bare hands of their captors and then mutilated in an attempt to blame Israelis for their deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the sun rose, organizers played the same trance track that was abruptly halted when the barrage of rockets began.—
Melanie Lidman and Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Oct. 2024
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The trailer features Drake in a trance while posted up in the corner of a speakeasy, sipping on a drink as he’s surrounded by chatty women not paying him any mind.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The jury began deliberations Tuesday morning, following a three-week long trial in Los Angeles.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The jury panel, which was made up of seven women and five men, began deliberations on Tuesday morning.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Learning to read those cues wasn't just a neutral process.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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See the full list and read the stories of the women on it here.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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