MAJORED (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

majored (in)

verb

past tense of major (in)

as in studied

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Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
His Zoroaster, built in 1878, is widely considered the first such vessel to be commercially successful, and its design was studied and replicated.

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of studied

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When the Trail Blazers were hiring him, a security check dug up his record.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
These rivers have not dried up but rather have been buried in concrete, and though Athens is no stranger to its present being dug up and overturned to showcase the past, this burial was a reversal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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France took the lead with a solo try from Ntamack, who ran down the short side from about 22-meters out, dummied, palmed off a defender and crashed over in a tackle in the 52nd, and conversion from skipper Maxime Lucu.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
The Kelce brothers once ran down their favorite fast-food burgers, and apparently, Burger King is tops.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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In one project, the findings shaped the design of wildlife crossings after previously unrecorded species were detected.

— Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Justin Wrobleski turned in an All-Star-worthy first half but is close to surpassing his career innings total in a season — though the Dodgers have not detected any signs of fatigue.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of detected

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So far this dry summer there have not discovered any major issues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
As a result, our focus will be on forward guidance, end market commentary, and any new opportunities the team may have discovered since separation to enhance efficiencies.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of discovered

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Those guys had first- and second-round talent, at least as determined by the 32 teams.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Worth said the total restoration cost has not yet been determined but that there are several non-city funding sources available to pay for the restoration, including the sale of historic tax credits, as well as naming rights.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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