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bone (up)

verb

Definition of bone (up)

as in to study

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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Others are already moving confidently through modern cities, studying, working and shaping lives increasingly separate from traditional expectations.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Until now, researchers had not studied the impact of the bridges Fika built.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

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bone (up)

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