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. analyzing
  6. considering
  7. entertaining
  8. questioning
Verb
  • Al Hughes, a member of the museum's education team, took the lead on researching the tour.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Similarly to a business development representative thoroughly researching a prospect before sending a good outbound email, that process must also apply when connecting with a target prospect on LinkedIn.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of researching
Verb
  • Wong is training machine learning to identify the tiniest of molecules inside aging cells, understand what’s happening with them, and then create drugs that will target and restore those molecules to keep us, biologically, young.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Providing hands-on learning experiences and creating opportunities for girls to engage with technical fields from an early age can also play a significant role in closing the gender gap.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.
    Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Continue reading … GO FOR THE HEART – Disapproval mounts as US avoids direct action against Houthis.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Spectroscopy analysis determines this composition by analyzing the light wavelengths that are absorbed and reflected off the surface of Europa.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Lawyers and law enforcement have spent months analyzing bystander videos of the May 1, 2023, incident, in which Penny, who was honorably discharged from the Marines in 2021, wrapped his arms around Neely's neck, pinning him while the two were on the floor of the train.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of analyzing
Verb
  • Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Our writers really have the magical thing to balance, to tell these important stories while also entertaining the audience and keeping their heart racing the whole time.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Some media reports earlier this week floated the possibility that CVS management was entertaining the idea to break up the company.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • Hegseth has leaned into culture war issues, suggesting that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should be fired for his embrace of diversity and inclusion programs, and questioning whether women should serve in combat roles.
    nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Bayern hadn’t won in its last three games before the international break – enough to spark the German media into a mini-frenzy, questioning whether there was a crisis under new manager Vincent Kompany.
    Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioning
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