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
Anyone trying to memorize information can benefit from Quizlet.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
At just 3 years old, Remi became fascinated with the human digestive system, memorizing parts of the body that many adults would struggle to identify.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
At just 3 years old, Remi became fascinated with the human digestive system, memorizing parts of the body that many adults would struggle to identify.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Hawkins, 38, will end his 13-year run as Officer Kevin Atwater on the popular NBC show during the show's upcoming Season 14 in October, USA TODAY has learned.
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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Two years later, Kingswill is now studying civil engineering at UC Davis.
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The origins of Gymshark can be traced back to 2012, when Francis was still a teenager, studying by day at Birmingham’s Aston University, delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut at night and spending his free time at the gym.
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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