1
as in to discover
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discovery
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of find
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The find is detailed in a study published April 2 in the journal PLOS One.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
In fact, many of these finds are formulated particularly for oily skin types, meaning they’re packed with heavy-hitting hydrators like hyaluronic acid alongside mattifying, pore-unclogging, and oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The find is detailed in a study published April 2 in the journal PLOS One.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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But there’s understanding the situation, grasping the consequences, vowing to be better and then actually encountering those moments.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Over the years our immune systems learn to recognize the bad stuff from the good stuff by either encountering them naturally or deliberately through approaches like vaccination.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The four-day market promises enhanced networking opportunities and the signature NATPE Boat Party with riverside views, cementing its position as the region’s premier content discovery and deal-making destination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s order only allows the case to proceed to discovery.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nearly all 52 rooms are located on Deadman’s Beach, just steps from the Caribbean Sea—some with private outdoor hot tubs and outdoor showers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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The following year, authorities asked the public to help locate him, and prosecutors say his crime was delivering a pound of meth to another person for an incarcerated gang member.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Pisces moon meeting Venus and Neptune deepens an emotional connection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tuesday, 2/25 Bake cornbread and learn the history behind Southern soul food at the Fenway Community Center, 3-4pm.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the game, Joel intercedes by shoving the man, Seth, and telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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