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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
Angelina Liu, People.com, 4 July 2025
Such a study would help to clarify whether these bacteria lead to less PFAS in the human gut—or even in other parts of the body.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 4 July 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Moriah Jones, who also studied cosmetology at the high school with Walker, said her friend was inspiring.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Director James Cameron commissioned a study replicating the conditions of the door scene in 2023 which yielded varied results.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 4 July 2025
Such a study would help to clarify whether these bacteria lead to less PFAS in the human gut—or even in other parts of the body.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 4 July 2025
Verb
More than 20% of Americans live in rural areas, where Medicaid covers 1 in 4 adults, according to the nonprofit KFF, which studies health care issues.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Moriah Jones, who also studied cosmetology at the high school with Walker, said her friend was inspiring.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
Noun
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After careful consideration, the federal Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, ruled on May 28 that Trump had exceeded his authority with the tariffs and ordered them lifted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Prioritizing Interoperability Within Your Organization When purchasing new software for your tech stack, interoperability is an important consideration.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Flipping burgers, writing procedures, researching case law, or calming angry callers builds something more enduring than muscle memory.—
Tricia Emerson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In its early days, formal dress was required in the evenings at the bath house, including white tie and tails for men and long gowns and white gloves for women, said Megan Talbott, president of the Blackbird Agency, a marketing firm, who researched the resort’s history ahead of the hotel’s opening.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 July 2025
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Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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One week after disastrous Texas floods claimed the lives of at least 120, with even more missing, officials debate what might have been done to mitigate the tragedy.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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These criteria represent one interpretation of best practices; mental health professionals sometimes debate the optimal response to crisis situations, with some favoring immediate intervention and others prioritizing rapport-building.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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It’s shaped by my love of the melancholic songwriting traditions of Europe from composers like Monteverdi and John Dowland, all the way to ’90s Eurodance and the uplifting trance of the 2000s—artists like Gigi D’Agostino and Alice Deejay.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch, when the crowd went into a silent trance that’s normally reserved for events like Wimbledon or the Masters.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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James Toliver Craig, 47, is charged with first-degree murder after deliberation in the March 2023 death of his wife, Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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After nearly 12 hours of deliberations over three days, the 12-person jury was deadlocked on a reckless manslaughter charge in the teen’s death.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
Verb
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But its recurring theme — Ed as a jealous interloper undermining owner Wilbur Post’s domestic life — can be read as a surreal meditation on masculinity, autonomy and repression in suburban America.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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