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noun

Definition of studiesnext
plural of study
1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents

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2
as in trances
the state of being lost in thought found her staring at the fire in a deep study

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3
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something the idea is under study by the city council

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studies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of study
1
as in researches
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 learns
to commit to memory having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly

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3
as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to scientists who study the origin of the universe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
  1. investigations
  2. considerations
  3. researches
  4. learns
  5. deliberations
  6. contemplates
  7. inquiries
  8. explorations
Noun
  • As investigations progress, new evidence can lead to the recall being reclassified into a more serious category.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Going after congressional lawmakers, former or present, Justice department officials, like special prosecutor Jack Smith, or members of the press, for covering and writing about congressional investigations and judicial prosecutions, have no legal justification whatsoever.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, preserving open dialogue, ethical considerations, and collaboration will be vital as organizations navigate the balance between innovation and tradition.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of considerations
Verb
  • Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, which also researches and ranks the safest places to visit each year, is another great resource.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Charles researches and writes about maximising human skills within organizational structures (especially in relevance to AI).
    Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of researches
Verb
  • Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Our reporter is the first person to visit the camp and learns what the future of the residents looks like now that the regime has fallen.
    Greg Dixon, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of learns
Noun
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Verb
  • On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
  • And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplates
Noun
  • Following the Big Easy massacre of one of their congregants, the mosque took to social media to instruct its members not to respond to the FBI if approached, and to instead direct all inquiries to CAIR.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Officials should also watch for inquiries about modifying a vehicle for heavier loads or faster speeds, and monitor reports of rental vehicles parked near sensitive facilities for a prolonged period of time.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of inquiries
Noun
  • Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • YouTube has transformed itself from a place to watch funny cat videos, explorations of dance history, and Charlie biting fingers into one of the largest media companies in the world.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of explorations
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