bones (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bone (up)
as in studies
to use the mind to acquire knowledge I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam

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  1. studies
  2. goes over
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  • There are regulations around laboratory safety, biological research, genetic modifications and work with dangerous pathogens, says Filippa Lentzos, an associate professor who studies biosecurity at King’s College London.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When a fan sees an idol’s skin, watches a routine, studies a product list, compares ingredients and sees creators repeat the same steps, the product is no longer an isolated SKU.
    — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of studies
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  • However, the show goes over Tamra’s 40 years as a parent and shows images of her kids throughout the years, including a brief glimpse of her daughter Sydney as a youngster.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • How much do fans really care if a guy or girl goes over?
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Definition of goes over
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“Bones (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bones%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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