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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
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Overall, Vanguard investors report spending an average of 4.3 hours a week thinking about and dealing with their finances, the study found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
But for all this team’s youth, players are more likely to be studying film on an iPad or taping a bat grip than shouting punchlines or profanities across the room.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Overall, Vanguard investors report spending an average of 4.3 hours a week thinking about and dealing with their finances, the study found.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Verb
The Verdict Lizard Island is rich with history (aboriginal and colonial) and is such an environmental wonder that researchers from around the world come here to study the reef.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
But for all this team’s youth, players are more likely to be studying film on an iPad or taping a bat grip than shouting punchlines or profanities across the room.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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The measure, which would implement much of Trump’s second-term agenda, will now go to the Senate for consideration.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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As a media psychologist who focuses on morality and has researched more than 730 Disney movies, Hahn found that the Disney hero prototype is often willing to break the rules if that’s what’s necessary to help others.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Dazza Greenwood, an attorney who has been researching the legal risks of agents, encourages caution.—
Paresh Dave,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Bledel’s absence from The Handmaid's Tale was explained in the season 5 premiere when June learns that Emily left her wife, Sylvia (Clea DuVall), and their son, Oliver (Charlie Zeltzer), in Canada and returned to Gilead to resume the fight.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Body camera footage obtained by his attorney, Keith Rutman, shows officers debating whether to take him to a nearby psychiatric hospital.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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In fact, a simple search for side part on TikTok will generate a range of videos debating whether the look is either cheugy or the comeback style of the century.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
Noun
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And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The decision, which comes more than a month after the Season 3 finale was released April 17, followed lengthy deliberations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The reconciliation bill will first need to be voted out of the House Rules Committee, which began deliberations at 1 a.m. Republicans can only afford to lose three members for the bill to pass the full House.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
Verb
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What great fun to read about Monty and Rose, Searocket and Imani, Sage, Uncle Larry, Pepper and Blaze, just to name a few, and actually see photos of them, courtesy of skilled photojournalists.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The share who said students should learn to read in kindergarten increased to 80 percent from 31 percent.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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