studying

verb

Definition of studyingnext
present participle of study
1
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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2
as in learning
to commit to memory having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly

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3
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 Synonyms for studying
  1. researching
  2. learning
  3. contemplating
  4. reading
  5. pondering
  6. analyzing
  7. considering
  8. entertaining
Verb
  • Instead of spending days manually researching news and reports, procurement teams can access comprehensive market insights on demand.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Staying on top of constant tax law changes, researching financial questions, evaluating your options, and then moving forward to implement your own ideas is very time-consuming.
    Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of researching
Verb
  • Whereas some scholars resign themselves to the rigidity of academia, Giovanni, who was an English professor at Virginia Tech until 2022, remained committed to learning new lessons.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of learning
Verb
  • By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Subscribe to continue reading this article.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • With the MasterChef Christmas specials featuring Wallace now no longer airing following sustained pressure, BBC bosses will be pondering what to do next.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All of which, with this week’s verdict, may see Blumhouse and Netflix pondering a follow-up film to Our Father, or not.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • By analyzing customer data and testing various minimum order values, companies can find the sweet spot that encourages larger purchases while maintaining profitable operations.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By analyzing your target consumer data and behavioral patterns, AI can generate visuals that best resonate with your specific audience.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzing
Verb
  • The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Among those whom Dickson called when considering Posen was Domenico De Sole, the chairman of Tom Ford International, who had underwritten, along with Ford, Posen’s second runway show in 2002.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertaining
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