as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
every time he begged off a night at the pub—saying he had to study—his mates teased him for being a swot
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Recent Examples of swot
The Economist, 13 June 2020
Greenblatt might want to have a chinwag with some of his colleagues in the history department and swot up the biography of someone like Wisconsin’s Robert La Follette, a progressive populist politician perhaps more to his liking.
—Alex Beam, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018
John McIntyre, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2023
So, swot up, then delegate.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Noun
Yamada Jun, the IT expert, became the CEO and travelled to Germany to swot up on renewables.
—The Economist, 13 June 2020
Greenblatt might want to have a chinwag with some of his colleagues in the history department and swot up the biography of someone like Wisconsin’s Robert La Follette, a progressive populist politician perhaps more to his liking.
—Alex Beam, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018
Verb
The Oxbridge and Ivy League colleges traditionally had disparaging terms for students who worked too hard and devoted themselves too diligently to learning: swot in England, grind in the United States.
—John McIntyre, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2023
So, swot up, then delegate.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swot
Noun
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Bike nerds who are fans of data will dig the ELEMNT Bolt V2.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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Its list, which includes countless bottles of dead stock, boasts vintage spirits that would impress any booze nerd.—
Esther Tseng,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The researchers’ proof-of-concept exploit was able to tamper with deep neural network models used in machine learning for things like autonomous driving, healthcare applications, and medical imaging for analyzing MRI scans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Intrigued, the team analyzed the DNA of the lizards from Dirgheswari Temple and looked closer at their physical features.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For the theater geeks, watch experimental shows at the Fringe Festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Some questions are for casual fans; others are strictly for the hardcore geeks.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Wallace quickly deduces that Ryan’s room is too clean — oxygen bleach must have been used, which suggests someone with forensics knowledge.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Scientists can deduce historic oxygen levels by analyzing ancient rocks (like Banded Iron Formations) because their chemical composition depend on the amount of oxygen available when they were formed.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Those interested in buying the new doll can find out where to buy it on Mattel's website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Our team of shopping experts tested nearly 170 coffee makers to find out which ones made the best morning brews, plus another batch of espresso machines for stronger concoctions.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Simpson remembers being astounded by the number of people who turned out for a Delicious Tacos reading in Los Angeles in 2022.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Keep reading: Now, watch the cast of A Minecraft Movie react to TikTok trends: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
Verb
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In the Fall of 2022, people learned that founder Sam Bankman-Fried had stolen billions in customer funds.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
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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“Swot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swot. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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