MAJORING (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

majoring (in)

verb

present participle of major (in)

as in searching (for)

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For people with disabilities, finding out whether a place is truly accessible can be harder than simply looking for a wheelchair symbol.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit says that Carney trained Hoffman as a paramedic student and worked closely with him, only finding out about his death through the news.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding out

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Additionally, key highlights include new ponchos, Barefoot Dreams’ signature CozyChic hooded robe, with a new feminine rose motif running down its back, and an adorable headscarf.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Irish’s last chance to win, an incomplete pass in the end zone from inside the 10-yard line with time running down, shouldn’t have been the final play, according to the Big 12.

— John Coon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of running down

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How the storm drain will be repaired Rather than digging up the entire pipe and disturbing residents’ yards, crews plan to install a new lining inside the existing pipe.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
On Tuesday, police are digging up the backyard of the Olney home with heavy equipment to search for human remains.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of digging up

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Tan-Gillespie eventually became the first in her family to attend college, studying business at the University of Plymouth and graduating in 1996.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Researchers like us have spent years studying treatment and harm reduction, a field with a wealth of data, including insurance claims.

— J. Travis Donahoe, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of studying

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Helping other families Their experience seeking answers in Amy’s case and hearing other families describe similar struggles, prompted Shawn and Angie to consider starting a nonprofit years ago.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Police detained Runa at the care home and took her away before her mother, who had rushed back to the facility upon hearing the news, had a chance to see her, Yoko recalled.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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