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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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
There's less water in the mantle beneath the farside of the moon than in the mantle on the nearside, according to studies of the precious lunar samples brought back to Earth by China's Chang'e 6 mission.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Christine Wusylko, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
In a pivotal scene in the season finale, Piper comes to the realization that her plan to stay at a monastery for a year and study Buddhism isn't going to work.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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The study, published in JAMA Network Open on April 9, analyzed four years of nationwide data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Through these activities, students learn about AI concepts such as the strengths and weaknesses of AI compared with human intelligence along with paleontology concepts such as the fossil record or the information that can be learned about the history of life on Earth by studying fossils.
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In an event where wind is not a consideration, Cathedral Catholic’s Jocelyn Gibson edged Patrick Henry’s Miriam Aguirre in the girls 1,600 at UC.—
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However, there are several considerations to keep in mind when amending soil.—
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Starting in the fall of 2017, while in college, Hale began researching school shootings and mass killers.—
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And Microsoft is still researching quantum computing.—
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The two developers are at odds despite finding each other devastatingly hot, until Cat learns about a secret plot to destroy Andi’s career, prompting the two to collaborate — and maybe fall in love.—
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The commercial begins with a couple looking at their ultrasound, only to learn that their son will be born with a flesh cowboy hat.—
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Callahan said the uncertainty is why many are debating whether to buy or sell shares and why companies such as Klarna, StubHub and Chime are reportedly delaying their initial public offerings.—
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At that time, the members will debate three options.—
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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.—
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Trump did not undergo anesthesia during his examination, according to Leavitt.—
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Lady Gaga is in a trance from Lucy Dacus covering one of her Mayhem songs.—
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Occasionally, Shackleton will enter a trance imagining certain climactic sequences, before cracking himself up and breaking his own spell.—
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The State Department declined on Thursday afternoon to comment on the deliberations.—
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The new bill has been forwarded to a parliamentary committee for deliberation on the percentages to be contributed.—
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Way, who smiled as the initial $4 million verdict was read, was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive discharge.—
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As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.—
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“Study.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/study. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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