as in to learn
to commit to memory
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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Recent Examples of memorize
New singers who attend rehearsals from July through December and who learn a holiday song repertoire (some songs memorized, others using music) can perform with the chorus at December concerts in North County.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The future won’t belong to the people who memorized the most.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
There is no choreography or specific steps to memorize.
—Kate Nelson, Outside Online, 22 June 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The future won’t belong to the people who memorized the most.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
There is no choreography or specific steps to memorize.
—Kate Nelson, Outside Online, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorize
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Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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And did viewers learn the identity of the mystery houseguest?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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For Peck, starring on Broadway has long been a dream: Prior to launching his wildly successful musical career, Peck studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and worked in classical theater on London’s West End.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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To determine which Chicago residents are at the highest risk during heat waves, team members are studying factors that can worsen or alleviate someone’s experience of extreme heat.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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