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
Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Where End of the Century felt intimately personal, the new film is a studied and distancing slog that feels considerably longer and slower than its 96-minute run time.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
During the studied period, the percentage of misuse or drug abuse cases increased from 26.1% to 39.2%, while there was a decrease in unintentional exposures, from 47.8% to 35.4%.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
It has been housed in the British Museum since 1802 and remains one of its most visited and studied objects.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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However, watermelon is the most studied and most common source.11
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—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Where End of the Century felt intimately personal, the new film is a studied and distancing slog that feels considerably longer and slower than its 96-minute run time.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
During the studied period, the percentage of misuse or drug abuse cases increased from 26.1% to 39.2%, while there was a decrease in unintentional exposures, from 47.8% to 35.4%.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
It has been housed in the British Museum since 1802 and remains one of its most visited and studied objects.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for studied
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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My organization has researched what voters think of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s mission and found support among Republicans, independents and Democrats.—
Christine Chen Zinner,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Larkin Gallup is a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has researched the history of South Baltimore with the Community of Curtis Bay Association and the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.—
Larkin Gallup,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Police later subpoenaed the tracker company and learned it was tied to him.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What starts as a calculated attempt to regain control quickly spirals into emotional chaos.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Liverpool’s ascent to becoming 2024-25 Premier League champions was more deliberate than dramatic, their path plotted with calculated precision by Arne Slot and his coaching staff, but there have been some big incidents along the way that have proved crucial.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The researchers analyzed data from 340,000 Swedish people averaging 51 years of age whose BMI and waist circumference assessments were performed between 1981 and 2019, according to a press release.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The find is still being analyzed and offers a glimpse into the role of gladiators in ancient Roman society.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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All scripts submitted by partners will be read and reviewed by Academy members.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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For our other go-to lawn care tools and gadgets that made it into our frequent rotation, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Not an add-on department, but a deliberate disruption team.—
Abigail Stuart,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the settlement outlines a deliberate, thorough transition process designed to minimize disruption and ensure a good fit for each resident.—
Lisa Seminara,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Studied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studied. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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