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a published piece of writing about a person, group, or situation that has been studied over time
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Recent Examples of case study
This event is an interesting case study in how people use the internet as an emotional regulator for actually being on the internet, a sort of meta commentary on existence in the modern era.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Hearing the audio from the director’s microphone while watching the scene unfold is a case study in the stress of live TV.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Future years may offer a more interesting case study for Rodriguez.
—Peter Sblendorio, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Her career is a case study of starting small, earning credibility and growing a fan base at an intentional pace.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Hearing the audio from the director’s microphone while watching the scene unfold is a case study in the stress of live TV.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Future years may offer a more interesting case study for Rodriguez.
—Peter Sblendorio, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Her career is a case study of starting small, earning credibility and growing a fan base at an intentional pace.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for case study
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Online court records do not list any attorney information for him.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The researchers analyzed the site in Bosham by conducting geophysical surveys, studying historical maps and records, examining existing structures and revisiting discoveries from the 2006 excavation.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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The back page of the report featured the cartoon character Yosemite Sam holding a six-shooter in each hand.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ward-Prowse would go on to have a solid debut season, with seven goals and 11 assists in 51 appearances, but there were more reports of a rift between manager and technical director.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Reid is a three-time Super Bowl-winning head coach and is the only head coach in NFL history who has recorded 100 wins with two different teams.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Since assuming office, Trump has vowed to carry out the largest deportation effort in U.S. history and declared a national emergency at the southern border, deploying troops there.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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One of the most significant challenges is communication: Pet owners may struggle to accurately describe symptoms or behaviors, leading to incomplete or unclear case histories.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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This application enables clinicians and researchers to access comprehensive case histories, diagnostic tests and treatments for specific conditions or species.—
Massimiliano Melis,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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French media chronology remains a hot button topic as global streamers have shaken up the landscape since their entry into the country.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The archive will also include artifacts, a chronology of Indigenous enslavement and oral histories collected from descendants like Leyva.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Keep a sleep diary for one to two weeks before your sleep study to document your sleep habits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 24 years ago, the movie starring Zellweger as that young, single, British woman who started a diary was released.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Her story is a testament to perseverance and unconditional love, reminding us that nothing is impossible.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM.—
Chadd Cripe,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Case study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case%20study. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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