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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
conducted a study to determine the sleep needs of adolescents
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as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought
found her staring at the fire in a deep study
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
the idea is under study by the city council
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as in to research
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 to learn
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of study
Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In their study, Kiang, Lo and colleagues ran large-scale simulations to explore how measles and three other infectious diseases—diphtheria, polio and rubella—could spread across the U.S. under various levels of childhood vaccination.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Tosca works in the entertainment industry After graduating from high school early, Tosca went on to study film at the University of British Columbia, per The Sydney Morning Herald.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This marks the first time that climate change has surpassed the other threats, according to the study team.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In their study, Kiang, Lo and colleagues ran large-scale simulations to explore how measles and three other infectious diseases—diphtheria, polio and rubella—could spread across the U.S. under various levels of childhood vaccination.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The now-defunct Palm Center research institute, which studied LGBTQ+ military participation, found that trans health care costs the Department of Defense roughly $3 million annually, less than one-tenth of one percent of the department’s budget.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Tosca works in the entertainment industry After graduating from high school early, Tosca went on to study film at the University of British Columbia, per The Sydney Morning Herald.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for study
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But the once-inconceivable consideration of tax increases underscores the tricky task that Republicans have in meeting competing demands from fiscal hawks, moderates and tax slashers for the ambitious party-line bill — as well as the rise of populist instincts in the party.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Creating New Garden Beds Choosing the right spot for a new garden bed takes a lot of consideration.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the institute has grown and evolved, its scientists now research construction, oil and gas extraction, firefighting, law enforcement and service work.—
Catherine Blackwood,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Arakawa reportedly researched symptoms associated with COVID-19.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also learned that a friend of Johnson's had pawned a handgun for him.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel? Libra Shuhua Xiong Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Before the second tribal council, players in David's group debated between either voting out Cedrek McFadden or Shauhin Davari.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kicking things off, Samantha, who had been debating on leaving the show in the previous episode, managed to pull Farmer John, 25, aside for what proved to be a pivotal conversation.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who doesn’t fulfill those traits won’t qualify for further examination.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Parham, a former Methodist married to a woman from a Quaker family, had come to Kansas from Iowa, after touring holiness camps and talking with global missionaries, some of whom told him about seeing recent converts slip into trances and speak in tongues.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lady Gaga is in a trance from Lucy Dacus covering one of her Mayhem songs.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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While deliberations of the Council will be mostly behind closed doors, the Parliament uses a more open legislative process.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stermer was found guilty after seven hours of deliberation, according to WWMT.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading for a deep dive into Bezos’s splashy property portfolio.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options at https://www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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