studying

verb

present participle of study
1
as in researching
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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2
as in learning
to commit to memory having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly

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3
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to scientists who study the origin of the universe

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Recent Examples of studying Steven Harmon, a Baptist theologian at Gardner-Webb University who has spent decades studying Baptist history, says much of that change stems from the way denominational labels have become intertwined with political identity. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026 Researchers studying prostate cancer discovered three cases of biopsy sample misidentification over two years, according to a 2011 research paper. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 This involves studying the same question using methods affected by different potential sources of bias. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 In Jezero Crater, the rover is studying some of the most ancient rocks in the Solar System, older than any on Earth, dating as far back as about 4 billion years ago. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2026 Chinese officials condemn American legal hegemony while closely studying the institutions and techniques that sustain it. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Serlie and colleagues are now studying determinants of weight loss success after bariatric surgery. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Suri is now studying musical theatre at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studying
  1. researching
  2. learning
  3. contemplating
  4. reading
  5. memorizing
  6. pondering
  7. analyzing
  8. debating
Verb
  • Most first-time homebuyers spend months saving for a down payment, researching neighborhoods and comparing listings.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After steering some of the funds toward naloxone and addiction-treatment programs, Hubbard began researching alternative rehabilitation therapies.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of researching
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  • And staying socially and mentally engaged by participating in hobbies, learning new skills, and maintaining relationships with family and friends are all ways to keep the body and brain active.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of learning
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  • In Florida, Tampa officials are also contemplating expanding its youth curfew.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With rates here already around 4% and with the Federal Reserve contemplating a rate hike later in 2026, this account could soon be even more profitable for savers.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplating
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  • Add a table lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a saucer plate that matches your favorite coffee mug to sip your morning brew or a cup of hot tea for reading on weekend afternoons.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Most of my feminist education at the beginning was just reading literature by smart women.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of reading
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  • Trey Watson Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s playbook is famous for its complexity, and as a result rookies have had trouble memorizing it early in their careers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • People imagine astronomy involves memorizing the entire sky at once, knowing exactly where each star is and what it's called.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of memorizing
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  • One lucky Maryland resident might be pondering that after becoming the state's third $1 million winner in the past two weeks.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers spent months pondering the approach in late 2025 and early 2026, when the only antenna that was able to communicate with Voyager 2 was down for repair anyway.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pondering
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  • Leaders need to be objective in analyzing the situation and making appropriate changes.
    — John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If Claude could take over that cycle, designing, running, and analyzing experiments, would progress accelerate gradually… or suddenly explode?
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of analyzing
Verb
  • This choice has left fans debating who or what is to blame if the movie is bad, or is not getting a big, splashy release.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Every hour spent debating where a model was built is an hour not spent building the controls that can stop this kind of incident from happening, regardless of its origin.
    — Shlomo Kramer, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of debating

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