read up on
phrasal verb
read up on; reading up on; reads up on
: to read a lot about (something) in order to learn about it
I read up on the history of the war.
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Photographers should also read up on our roundups of the best lenses and cameras for astrophotography.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the twilight realm should also read up on the best astronomy smartphone apps available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 July 2025
Go find some air conditioning and read up on the latest Statehouse dig at Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, read up on the 10 cheapest places to retire around the world to make your money stretch even further.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the twilight realm should also read up on the best astronomy smartphone apps available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 July 2025
Go find some air conditioning and read up on the latest Statehouse dig at Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
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“Read up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20up%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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