MAJOR (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)

as in to find out

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Time will tell how immediate Kroenke’s impact will be, though the Angels are eager to find out.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Conan and his wife, Liza, were the first two people to find out about my pregnancy.

— Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of find out

Verb

Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Twice that day, Issa hears about earnest stuff Anton said to win voters over to Paul Baker’s side.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hear

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The price trend may be reversing direction more quickly than the YoY version of the CPI can detect it.

— George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country’s west and south coast — and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of detect

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Graf also reiterated that his ruling was not a definitive finding of guilt, which will have to be determined by a jury during a future trial.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
In a July 29 order, the court determined Millennia failed to make those fixes.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of determine

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Roman’s catalog of galaxies will help scientists ascertain how quickly the universe is expanding due to these puzzling, unseen forces.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
McNally says in addition, satellite images that tanker tracking firms normally rely on to ascertain shipping traffic are no longer widely available.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascertain

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Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Even so, astronomers should still discern hundreds of millions of stars within that relatively small slice of sky, explains Kristen McQuinn, leader of the Roman Space Telescope’s mission office.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of discern

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