MAJOR (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)

as in to find out

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Verb

Future work could seek to understand other results, like finding out exactly when this type of interference from above becomes counterproductive, or what the long-term effects of managers taking more of a hands-on role with sales might be.

— Daniel E. Chavez, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
After the first edition, other galleries began reaching out to him to ask about the application process only to find out that this fair is, true to its name, invite-only.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of find out

Verb

Heat point guard Davion Mitchell has seemingly been anywhere and everywhere this summer, always in perpetual motion, burning calories, running down basketball courts and city streets.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Underneath, the meat is white and the juice runs down along the side.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of run down

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Those who study the prices of gas and diesel predict prices will only go up in the next month.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Secor is studying new ink materials designed to withstand extreme conditions, including the temperature swings encountered in space.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of study

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After the run that Lisa couldn’t complete, Whitney tracks her down at the bottom of the mountain to officially apologize for her drunken tirade against her at that drag brunch, and against all odds, Lisa is fully ready to hear her out.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
The company is increasingly treating ordinary-looking eyewear as a platform for computing, AI, communication, and now hearing assistance.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hear

Verb

Experts note that Italy’s extensive monitoring network, which tracks mosquitoes, birds, blood donors and human infections, also helps explain why the country detects so many cases.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Separate area for the microphone or sensor that detects the sound of the bark.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of detect

Verb

The vote will determine the next prime minister and the makeup of the government, which will serve alongside a powerful monarchy that retains broad authority over strategic affairs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Organizations have compared benchmark scores, reasoning capabilities and response quality to determine which AI model is smartest.

— Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of determine

Verb

Bland said detectives were looking to interview staff and the suspect to ascertain a motive for the attack.

— Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Many children will train at three or four of the ‘pre-academy’ centres run by professional clubs to ascertain a preference before choosing which club to officially join at under-nine.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascertain

Verb

There are some differences, however, that the usual audience probably could not discern.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Bucatini cacio e pepe would satisfy even discerning Romans, and truffle risotto, osso buco and sole mugnaia round off a dinner that tasted just like nonna made it.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of discern

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