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. pondering
  6. analyzing
  7. considering
  8. entertaining
Verb
  • Additionally, practicing interview skills and researching potential employers can give job seekers a competitive edge when hiring does accelerate.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • She’s spent over five years researching, reporting on, and writing about the beauty industry for publications like Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of researching
Verb
  • If your goal is to boost your salary this new year, make learning AI skills—particularly prompt engineering and applied AI—a priority.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This conclusion was reached from analysts at the online learning platform compiling skills and course enrolment data from 2023 and 2024, and using this to forecast trends for the new year.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.
    Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.
    Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
  • There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • Foresight involves a nuanced approach of scanning the horizon for emerging trends, analyzing potential scenarios, and considering the implications of various outcomes based on our comprehension of today's cultural orthodoxies.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • By analyzing historical data on application behavior, CIOs can identify patterns and allocate resources to address recurring issues, ultimately reducing the need for frequent, resource-heavy testing.
    Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzing
Verb
  • The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertaining
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