MAJORING (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

majoring (in)

verb

present participle of major (in)

as in searching (for)

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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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But with knowledge that the clock was running down on the strategy, the administration has, in recent months, embarked on a pathway toward more durable duties using trade authorities that the president has leveraged in the past.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
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

Definition of running down

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Real-time searches - As a customer describes an issue, the system should simultaneously be digging up the most relevant information to provide an answer.

— Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of digging up

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At the same time, the researchers are also studying how to turn the leftover seaweed biomass into chemicals, fuel, and fertilizer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
While studying art history in college, Goldberg also earned a Bachelor of Arts in education and a Masters in guidance and school counseling at Brooklyn College.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of studying

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There's also the company's TrueSpatial 3D tech which pairs with head tracking hardware to emulate the experience of hearing powerful speakers directing sound towards you across a wider soundstage for greater immersion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Cops had been alerted about the situation by Thomas’ wife, who called 911 after hearing gunshots and discovering a body on a bed.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

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