majors (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of major (in)
as in tracks (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for majors (in)
  1. runs down
  2. finds out
  3. detects
  4. determines
  5. hears
  6. digs up
  7. studies
  8. examines
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  • The Reds rallied from three runs down in the eighth inning after White Sox starter Sean Burke allowed only one run on three hits in seven innings.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Blood runs down Zack’s chin before his parents swear to tell the truth.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of runs down
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  • Some family members even left the courtroom as Marcelle is heard asking about her children and finds out her son was killed.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • And also God help him if anyone on the island finds out that Evan is the last [descendant].
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Definition of finds out
Verb
  • An antivirus that detects many or most of these clearly has a flexible malware recognition system, while one that misses a lot may be too rigid.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When a Ukrainian pickup truck carrying soldiers and equipment drives past, the drone detects it acoustically, takes off, and pursues it.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of detects
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  • That surrounding architecture determines whether an AI initiative remains an impressive demonstration or becomes a durable operating capability across the enterprise at scale.
    — Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The physical location of the collision (not your home address or where your car is registered) generally determines which state’s liability rules apply.
    — Matthew Kayser, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of determines
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  • Through Hood’s conversations with Silvia in the weeks leading up to the execution, Hood learned that Silvia often hears voices and speaks to others who are not there.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Board of Tax Appeals, which was established in 1969, hears hundreds of appeals each year.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hears
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  • What begins as a journey for father and son to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye, quickly turns into a fantastical adventure the tests their relationship and digs up ghosts from Kratos' past.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
  • By chance, Bogdan digs up a gravesite that has bones laid on top of it—bones belonging to Peter Mercer.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Definition of digs up
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  • Thomas Babor, a professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine who studies alcohol addiction, told Time that lighter, more health-conscious drinkers appear to be the ones scaling back.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Thomas Babor, a professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine who studies alcohol and alcohol addiction, told Time Magazine that lighter drinkers appear to be leading the pullback.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of studies
Verb
  • Here, The Athletic examines Jakirovic’s tactical approach as Hull brace themselves for the rigours of Premier League football for the first time since 2016-17.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The film examines both the opportunities and challenges that technology brings to childhood and friendship.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of examines
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