1
as in to master
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps
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2
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the police were astonished when they learned the identity of the students who had vandalized the school
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as in to memorize
to commit to memory
he learned the words to the song while performing karaoke
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Recent Examples of learn
Eventually, the viewer learns that Cross has a personal connection to the position; his father-in-law once held it, and his tenure is still revered by both his family and his community.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The youngest of seven siblings, Kelly learned to be resilient from an early age.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 July 2025
At the nearby Hershey Story Museum, kids can learn about the history of chocolate and how to make it.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The youngest of seven siblings, Kelly learned to be resilient from an early age.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 July 2025
At the nearby Hershey Story Museum, kids can learn about the history of chocolate and how to make it.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for learn
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Common roof framing is a true skill, and each day, there are fewer carpenters who have mastered it.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Leon guides clients to master five critical leadership domains identified in a proprietary Executive Leadership Scorecard.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Sue is devastated by the idea, but also realizes that the group has no other choice.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Organizations are realizing that technical expertise alone doesn’t drive outcomes.—
Andrew Lopez,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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New singers who attend rehearsals from July through December and who learn a holiday song repertoire (some songs memorized, others using music) can perform with the chorus at December concerts in North County.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The days of memorizing complex orders are over—these custom creations now appear as seamless, one‑tap purchases.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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However, Holland got the chance to fight for the UFC in August 2018 when Thiago Santos needed a short-notice opponent.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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First discovered: 1:59 p.m. July 25 Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: 3-3 A new wildfire was reported today at 1:59 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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It is located near Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue, on the west side of the freeway.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The $125 million corporate hub will be located in Franklin's Berry Farms neighborhood and is expected to open later this year.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Some of that progress is fueled by Chinese scientists who studied or worked in the U.S. and then moved back to China– just like Xia did.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Separately, though, the city turned down California’s request for dollars to study its desire for public access to the Ohio River and to erect a community mural on Kellogg Avenue.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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“Learn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learn. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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