major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)next
as in to find out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major (in)
  1. find out
  2. run down
  3. study
  4. hear
  5. detect
  6. determine
  7. ascertain
  8. discern
Verb
  • Surprise doesn't necessarily connote a negative experience, but this question is a great way to subtly find out where the pitfalls and unexpected stressors are.
    — Farah Sharghi, Contributor, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • McCarthy said, finding out about the trade at the podium after practice.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of find out
Verb
  • Although bullying usually runs down the chain of power – for example, from a boss to an employee – grade bullying flips that.
    — Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The trial for a man accused of fatally running down his 17-year-old girlfriend in Burlington in 2023 continued Monday with his attorney disputing the findings of the medical examiner who ruled the death a homicide.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • The chairman and creative director, who launched his brand after years of studying shoemaking under his footwear-guru father Sergio, is known for his pure lines and elegant proportions, and his constant pursuit of creating the perfect shoe.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Scout both sites beforehand, study where the sun will stand above the ruins, and decide which offers the strongest alignment — and the easiest access — on eclipse morning.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of study
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  • Bono, on the other hand, believed their message could only achieve its highest goal when heard by as many people as possible.
    — Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 Someone’s certainty could be making your own question harder to hear.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of hear
Verb
  • Labs are beginning to offer direct-to-consumer tests for detecting microplastics in water.
    — Erin Douglas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For example, a digital twin of an industrial pump could use vibration and temperature readings to detect changes that indicate developing mechanical problems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of detect
Verb
  • The model also improved its ability to determine the direction of a variant’s effect on gene activity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Public voting accounts for 10% of the final decision, with a selection panel determining the winner.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of determine
Verb
  • But modern telescopes are incredibly complicated instruments, with many, many factors feeding into their performance in ways that can be difficult to ascertain, even with the full engineering schematics.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of ascertain
Verb
  • California countered by redrawing the maps to add five Democrats, but Democrats won everywhere, so the impact is hard to discern.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, investors are also trying to discern what key election results could mean for the outlook for data centers, which are the bedrock of the AI trade that has buoyed US markets.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of discern
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“Major (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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