majoring (in)

verb

present participle of major (in)
as in searching (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majoring (in)
  1. finding out
  2. running down
  3. digging up
  4. studying
  5. scaring up
  6. hearing
Verb
  • Rogan suggested that his guest should hurry up with Iran-war negotiations and get on with the real business of the government, such as finding out whether the government is secretly hoarding extraterrestrial corpses.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Jennifer said finding out Kennus could give her a kidney was an incredible moment for the couple.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of finding out
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  • Burke touted a system of elevated guideways running down many of Los Angeles’ major roads, above auto traffic.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Cleveland Guardians first baseman Ralphy Velazquez played the whole game and finally got a hit in his last at-bat, getting to a slider running down-and-in but still in the strike zone for a single to left.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of running down
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  • Sprinkler systems are also easier to adjust as your yard changes over time because spray patterns, nozzles, and watering zones can typically be modified without digging up irrigation lines.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of digging up
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  • Rittenhouse’s research primarily deals with studying endangered and threatened bat species and impacts of land planning and management uses.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The probe will monitor changes in the asteroid’s orbit, shape and surface while also studying its internal structure.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of studying
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  • Not to mention scaring up plenty of customers.
    — Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
  • While the Cowboys and Chiefs have gone about their usual business of scaring up impressions, last year’s ratings champs have yet to really pounce on the Nielsen dials.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of scaring up
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  • Odysseus insisted on hearing their song and was tied to the mast.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Neighbors didn’t recall hearing anything out of the ordinary before the shooting.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Definition of hearing
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