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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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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
Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
In November, Day found himself on the hot seat after a fourth straight loss to rival Michigan, which was unranked going into the game while Ohio State was second in the nation and a nearly three-touchdown favorite.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The group alerted the Brazilian Navy of their find.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Given the current state of hiring, those prospects are harder, Pollak said, adding that if the severance packages do indeed go through September, that should provide enough time for people to find work.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
In November, Day found himself on the hot seat after a fourth straight loss to rival Michigan, which was unranked going into the game while Ohio State was second in the nation and a nearly three-touchdown favorite.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
That’s why this lift-up coffee table is such a find.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
The group alerted the Brazilian Navy of their find.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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Graebner and Freeland declined to comment on why Strader’s arrest was not discovered in the vetting process.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nearly four years after Gabby Petito’s remains were discovered in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest, Netflix is set to release a new docuseries into the shocking murder of the #vanlife vlogger by her then-fiancé, Brian Laundrie.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Davidson then introduces a bottle of dirt and rocks, which symbolizes the people the boy encounters daily—classmates, shop workers, strangers, family and friends.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Along the way, Henry encounters new enemies and familiar allies, with the dynamic between Henry and Hans being fun and comedic, a welcome change in tone to the game’s unforgiving setting.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The discovery of the water ripples could influence future missions to Mars, suggests Eric Ralls of Earth.com.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This comes as a think tank has recommended the U.S. should improve its ability to strike Chinese forces in order to protect its airfields located in the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The plays unfold under the night sky in its outdoor amphitheater, located in a picturesque valley, surrounded by hills and oak trees.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The world’s second-largest economy met official annual growth target last year, expanding 5.0%, as a barrage of stimulus measures kicked in.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Gary & Mary West Senior Wellness Center is a local San Diego organization that helps meet the basic needs of seniors living in downtown San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While offenses have learned to use every second, defenses are also taking advantage of the extra time, primarily through duplicitous presentations and audibles in response to offensive calls.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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However, upon learning about her decision to proceed with the surgery, her boyfriend's stance shifted.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Both Arsenal and Manchester City got the job done in the Champions League in midweek with Arsenal securing automatic progress while City scraped their way through to the play-off places.—
Darren Richman,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Chicago Sky just got bigger — and a whole lot better from behind the arc — in the first official day of WNBA free agency.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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