as in studying
to commit to memory
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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Recent Examples of memorizing
How is learning song lyrics compared to memorizing dialogue?
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Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In the era of the fax machine, knowing more than your competitors by holding specialized knowledge, memorizing procedures, and mastering complex systems, was a genuine competitive edge.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
When trying to learn something new, keep a careful eye on your sources to avoid accidentally memorizing false information.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But human creativity extends beyond memorizing knowledge and regurgitating it in different formats.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
But when more potholes open up after a soaking, there’s a painful — and at times expensive — learning curve for memorizing all the new locations, Shin said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But memorizing facts isn't the end goal.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
In the era of the fax machine, knowing more than your competitors by holding specialized knowledge, memorizing procedures, and mastering complex systems, was a genuine competitive edge.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
When trying to learn something new, keep a careful eye on your sources to avoid accidentally memorizing false information.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
But human creativity extends beyond memorizing knowledge and regurgitating it in different formats.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
But when more potholes open up after a soaking, there’s a painful — and at times expensive — learning curve for memorizing all the new locations, Shin said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But memorizing facts isn't the end goal.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorizing
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Mainly the library, studying hundreds and thousands of celebrities and public figures.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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The alignment and studying what some of the programs are doing around us, especially peer programs, the level of investment.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The donation was made to the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, a nonprofit organization Carvalho founded to improve learning opportunities for students from lower-income families.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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California has introduced universal pre-kindergarten, and New York City is expanding its pre-kindergarten program to 2-year-olds, giving toddlers an early start on learning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Memorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorizing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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