as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a studied move by the company that was designed to put the competition out of business
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as in researched
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 learned
to commit to memory
having carefully studied the document, he could repeat what it said exactly
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
scientists who study the origin of the universe
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Recent Examples of studied
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Chinese companies have studied SpaceX’s achievements in extraordinary detail, and many of their strategic priorities reflect lessons learned from the American company.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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But illicit drugs are less studied.
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Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The oral cavity also holds fungi, viruses and archaea, though bacteria account for the vast majority of what has been studied.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Chinese companies have studied SpaceX’s achievements in extraordinary detail, and many of their strategic priorities reflect lessons learned from the American company.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studied
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Others had a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
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The considered yes is not recklessness.
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Even roses that claim to be low-maintenance or disease-resistant should be thoroughly researched, as one mistake can lead to years of problems.
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Andrea Gutierrez, a University of Texas professor who researched captive elephants in South Asia, said Kerala's temple elephants are male, which poses a problem.
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Investigators on the case were able to track the Dodge Ram to the dealership and learned that Fleming purchased it in cash and traded in the Dodge Challenger.
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Since this World Cup began, how many people have learned about Cape Verde, the small nation off the west coast of Africa?
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Last week began in a slump as investors pondered whether memory chip maker Micron would show sustained demand in its earnings report.
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Plunkett, with the Norman Rockwell Museum, pondered whether Americans viewing the painting today would find a familiar feeling.
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Designing a $53 million home without an owner may sound like a calculated act of extreme optimism.
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The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
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Underground, buried fiber-optic cables can sense movement, capturing data that are also then analyzed by AI.
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Shell has consistently been a close second to Chevron for high prices and fat margins, followed by the other large oil company brands, according to data collected and analyzed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Try to have your recipe or ingredients memorized or easily accessible should someone have questions about what’s in your tempting treat.
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The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit.
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Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire.
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“Studied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studied. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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