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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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While the study argues that diet is the more important driver of obesity, researchers are still working to understand why, McGrosky said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The research team studied birth data from 101 nations in order to reach their final conclusions.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For the study, an international team of researchers examined the diets of over 205,000 U.S. adults who had their eating habits documented every four years between 1984 and 2021.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While the study argues that diet is the more important driver of obesity, researchers are still working to understand why, McGrosky said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lovell studied engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1946 to 1948 under the Flying Midshipman program, and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1952.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The research team studied birth data from 101 nations in order to reach their final conclusions.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
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One poignant example of the administration’s power came when the Federal Communications Commission approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, with Skydance vowing to end DEI considerations in hiring, promotions, development and compensation.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Special teams work is going to factor heavily here, but there are other roster considerations.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rachael Goldman, a professional appraiser and historian, has spent years researching the origins and makers of these souvenirs.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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They were tasked with researching resiliency hubs and were working with groups like the United Methodist Women on identifying project locations in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jacob Riis tenants learned from this cautionary tale, voting overwhelmingly against privatization.—
Stacy Torres,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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After testing 17 rotating car seats—nearly every model on the market—the Parents team has learned a few things about their pros and cons.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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And Just Like That … Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carter said the lab is involved in fingerprinting, narcotics, toxicology and firearms examination.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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This is where a SOC 2 examination has become the new litmus test for trust.—
Jatin Narang,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The paper confetti rained on HYDE’s crumpled form as the audience gazed on as if in a trance.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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Morrison would seem to go into a trance during live renditions of the tune.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Even now, laws that the council approves after deliberation and public comment can be tossed out by Congress.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Clermont judge nudged the parties to negotiate After a brief trial in fall 2024 and months of deliberation, Haddad reached his decision: Kroger should be bound to the restrictions that came with the Sears property, unless the mall owner and other key tenants agreed to new terms.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
10 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Those who haven’t read or seen the play before will likely miss certain subtexts and setups for later plot developments due to this format.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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