MAJOR (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)

as in to find out

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Gen storms downstairs after finding out that Luke sent Joy flowers, and Aesha follows.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
There are two ways to find out whether you’re already registered to vote.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 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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Jensen said some residents have begun exploring their legal options, citing both the emotional duress of hearing constant screams and also a fear of potentially lower property values.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Authored by Wall Street Journal reporter Robbie Whelan, THR hears that among the topics set to be covered will be Iger’s friendship-turned-rivalry with former Marvel chief Ike Perlmutter.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 suit, brought by 13 named and four anonymous researchers, is seeking to halt the process of searching applications and current grants for specific terms to determine if they should be rejected.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026
That can help pilots determine a target’s range more quickly.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of determine

Verb

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
Research-Grade Interviewing Beyond collecting responses, ascertain whether the system uses research-grade interviewing to probe for deeper meaning.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 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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