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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
Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
As these numbers rise, studies project that Parkinson’s cases will double globally by 2040.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The strong gravitational magnification enabled astronomers to detect faint background sources and study their internal structures, which can lead to identifying individual stars in distant galaxies, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
By necessity, the study was conducted in a highly artificial environment.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
As these numbers rise, studies project that Parkinson’s cases will double globally by 2040.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Researchers studied over 5,200 adults from southern Italy for 13 years to see how consuming a Mediterranean diet affected their lifespan.18
Study participants who closely followed a Mediterranean diet lived longest, with an average lifespan of about 90 years.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The strong gravitational magnification enabled astronomers to detect faint background sources and study their internal structures, which can lead to identifying individual stars in distant galaxies, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
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Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Vitamin E Vitamin E is a powerful both antioxidant (chemical compounds that fight off damaging molecules known as free radicals in the body) with anti-inflammatory (reduces the body's response to cell damage) properties, which has led to research into its possible role in supporting brain health.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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But while researching and writing a book about the history of the battle against polio, the stories became real.Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Babich learned his lesson and took his foot off the blitzing pedal.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Hill said that many were surprised to learn the extent of Hill-Wolfskill’s support for everyone, from family and friends to complete strangers.J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
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Legislators spent actual time debating the cannibalism bill.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions Was the LAFD budget cut?Letters to the Editor, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2025
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What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet there are drawbacks to being able to enter a trance.Sheila Heti, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
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After months of deliberation and hundreds of messages in the group chat, the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:27 P.M. to 5:36 P.M. (non-gibbous moon), seems to be the only time that works for everyone.Zoe Pearl, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation among doctors, scientists, ethicists and regulators, the world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study was ultimately born in early 2021.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line In a sign of how much investors are currently worried about inflation returning, the Institute for Supply Management’s services index, an inflation reading typically secondary to more significant data points like the consumer price index, is sending shockwaves through the market.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Send submissions here and read more Metropolitan Diary here.James Barron, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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