major (in)

verb

Definition of major (in)next
as in to find out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major (in)
  1. find out
  2. run down
  3. study
  4. hear
  5. detect
  6. determine
  7. ascertain
  8. discern
Verb
  • Jacinto found out the truth about his work after becoming suspicious of some of the girls who would accompany his cousins to their home.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of find out
Verb
  • Through a cutting run down the right from Declan Rice, England had the ball in a dangerous position.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • First, on a driving run down the middle of the field, his right-footer hit the post.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Two years later, Kingswill is now studying civil engineering at UC Davis.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • The origins of Gymshark can be traced back to 2012, when Francis was still a teenager, studying by day at Birmingham’s Aston University, delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut at night and spending his free time at the gym.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • Imagine the outrage if Smith heard someone question how far an NFL team could go with a Black quarterback, Black head coach and Black general manager.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Commissioners also changed the sound levels from 55 decibels to 65 DBA, a measurement used to measure sound at how humans hear the noise.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Definition of hear
Verb
  • The city temporarily suspended programming after lightning was detected within 8 miles of the area.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat.
    — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of detect
Verb
  • Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Investigators later determined the teen had distant family members in Colorado.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of determine
Verb
  • Who had what — or more specifically, half of what — must be ascertained before figuring in tax and tip.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • One person was killed by a car bomb in Moscow's eastern suburbs early on Tuesday, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced in a statement, with an investigation now underway to ascertain the details of the incident.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Definition of ascertain
Verb
  • The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • For discerning connoisseurs, Paris is the destination to find these pieces.
    — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of discern
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