MAJOR (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

major (in)

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Definition of major (in)

as in to find out

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Yet, the many physicists and chemists involved in this fundamental research did so purely to find out what makes nature tick.

— Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Read on to find out what my colleague was doing in Pennsylvania Dutch country and what the latest dispute between Novo and Lilly is all about.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of find out

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The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Models literally ran down the catwalk at times during Adidas’ high-octane show with multiple acts.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of run down

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Virzi, a one-time doctoral candidate at UC San Diego studying clinical psychology, traveled to Pittsburgh in June 2024 to meet the twins and spend time with her best friend’s growing family.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, and took to acting at a young age, studying drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and performing in numerous theatrical productions before making his way to Hollywood.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of study

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While not guaranteed, the appeal is likely to be taken back up by the same three-judge appellate panel who previously heard — and rejected — the administration’s emergency request to block state officials from counting the ballots.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Much of the lineup is classic country—think Western swing, rockabilly and oldies—without any of the rock and pop heard nearby on Lower Broad.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of hear

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Even the most advanced cancers were correctly detected only 60% – 63% of the time.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of detect

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Give the city, the district and potential partners the time to determine whether co-location can work before making a decision that cannot easily be undone.

— Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Establish a panel of coaches, athletic directors and players to determine a reasonable figure and all athletes being paid will receive that amount.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of determine

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For many critics of Israel, particularly younger ones, the distinction between the country and its longtime leader has become difficult to discern.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Cosmetic brands catering to these lifestyle shifts could see more uptake from the discerning consumer.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of discern

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