MAJOR (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)

as in to find out

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Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation with a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, hoping to find out what could be done to treat his debilitating headaches after worrisome brain scan findings.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Together, the three women are forced to confront old wounds and find out whether what still binds them is strong enough to keep them from sinking.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of find out

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Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

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The governor also signed a bill into law Friday requiring the Illinois Department of Insurance to study how healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies participate in the 340B program.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
An upcoming total solar eclipse on Wednesday will provide scientists with another opportunity to study this mystery.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of study

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Around that time, multiple officers fired stun guns — the electric shocks of which could be heard lasting about four or five seconds.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
In hearing their stories, Knopf came to realize that none had ever really learned how to teach children to read.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hear

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Currently, each state has the power to determine its own rules, with many states opting to return a portion of the interest generated back to homeowners.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Mosser has not come to the negotiating table just yet, but Richardson says his office is determined to fix a wrong.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of determine

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The only clear purpose that can be ascertained from the statute is that it is supposed to encourage the investment of new capital in low-income communities.

— Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The cause of the avalanche is still unknown, while the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation in the aftermath to ascertain whether criminal negligence played a role.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascertain

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To put the achievement into perspective, the feat is like trying to discern George Washington’s face on a quarter from roughly 74 miles away.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Put simply, these toys are the best versions of Shoji Kawamori’s classic mecha designs, being fully transformable, full of diecast, and with impressive articulation; these are very worthwhile purchases for any discerning Macross fan.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of discern

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