1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents
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2
as in trances
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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3
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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1
as in researches
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 learns
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studies
Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Many studies have been performed on animals or have involved apple supplements rather than whole fruit.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
This challenge is essential for metallurgy, high-pressure physics, and phase transition studies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Designing and completing strong studies of any of these factors is challenging and costly.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Stern is perhaps best known for being the principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission, which was the first to fly by Pluto in 2015 before venturing on to do studies of other small bodies in the Kuiper Belt.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seven years in the making and presented in two studies, the findings were published on September 3 in the journal Nature.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The good news is that studies like this new one from the American Society of Anesthesiologists show that brief exposures to inhaled anesthesia is not harmful to young children, and does not cause brain damage.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Countless studies continue to show that companies with diverse leadership teams outperform their peers in innovation, profitability, and market relevance.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Democratic hopes Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, another nonpartisan group that studies House races, was more circumspect.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Perliger studies political violence and assassinations and spoke bluntly about political polarization in the United States.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Lloyd Meyer, a Notre Dame University professor of law who studies nonprofit organizations, said hospitals’ community benefit vary.
—Megan Garnai, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-6 centre who studies Tage Thompson YouTube videos in his spare time could be a dominant junior hockey player this season.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Perhaps another Asgard with similar tubulin genes but a quicker life cycle will turn up, said Tom Pollard, a professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at Yale University who studies cell division.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Michael Shepherd, who studies health management and policy at the University of Michigan, recently examined who voters held responsible for rural hospital closures.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Kraus is a professor of neurobiology at Northwestern's School of Communication who studies the biology of auditory learning, according to the university's website.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
But that would seem to likely even out across all people and studies.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Many studies have been performed on animals or have involved apple supplements rather than whole fruit.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
This challenge is essential for metallurgy, high-pressure physics, and phase transition studies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Designing and completing strong studies of any of these factors is challenging and costly.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Stern is perhaps best known for being the principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission, which was the first to fly by Pluto in 2015 before venturing on to do studies of other small bodies in the Kuiper Belt.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seven years in the making and presented in two studies, the findings were published on September 3 in the journal Nature.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The good news is that studies like this new one from the American Society of Anesthesiologists show that brief exposures to inhaled anesthesia is not harmful to young children, and does not cause brain damage.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Countless studies continue to show that companies with diverse leadership teams outperform their peers in innovation, profitability, and market relevance.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Becker studies interactions among wheat, its resident fungi, and drought tolerance, with the goal of improving crop resilience.
—Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Democratic hopes Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, another nonpartisan group that studies House races, was more circumspect.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Perliger studies political violence and assassinations and spoke bluntly about political polarization in the United States.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Lloyd Meyer, a Notre Dame University professor of law who studies nonprofit organizations, said hospitals’ community benefit vary.
—Megan Garnai, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-6 centre who studies Tage Thompson YouTube videos in his spare time could be a dominant junior hockey player this season.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Perhaps another Asgard with similar tubulin genes but a quicker life cycle will turn up, said Tom Pollard, a professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology at Yale University who studies cell division.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Michael Shepherd, who studies health management and policy at the University of Michigan, recently examined who voters held responsible for rural hospital closures.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Kraus is a professor of neurobiology at Northwestern's School of Communication who studies the biology of auditory learning, according to the university's website.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studies
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Still, fraud investigations are likely to remain in the headlines, presenting a lasting vulnerability for the governor, Schier said.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Broadcast regulator, the Federal Communications Commission, Chair Brendan Carr threatened investigations and license reviews at ABC over the remarks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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This article illustrates both the tax and IRMAA considerations when considering a Roth Conversion.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quilcaille researches climate extremes at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science in Zurich, Switzerland.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Murdock also donated heavily to longevity research and helped set up the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, a 350-acre research center that researches ways to improve human health through nutrition.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unlike systems before, which provided information or insights for human interpretation, AI offers a new kind of resource—an intelligent agent that works with us, learns and, in some instances, even makes decisions.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The term refers to a technique whereby one AI system learns from another, allowing the newer model to reap the benefits of the investments of time and computing power that went into building the earlier model, but without the associated costs.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Fed debates its next move, remember that Warren Buffett isn’t trying to guess tomorrow’s stock chart.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As Washington debates the future of the space agency, the Perseverance team can only go about its business, sending its rover this way and that, to sniff out clues to Mars’s ancient past.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jennings left one snap into the fourth quarter, and examinations this past week reportedly revealed no significant damage to his left shoulder.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second trial resulted in his conviction after nine days of deliberations, leading to a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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