1
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
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2
as in differentiated
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerned
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Among the changes in the past few years, the retailer weeded out weak private labels, differentiated the ones that matter, and added new private labels to fill merchandise voids such as Xersion for active.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024 -
Elwood Adams lasted for 235 years and was notably differentiated with good products, fair prices and personalized customer service.—
Franklin Tsung,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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The demo crew then sawed the tower’s legs and used a truck with a cord to pull it down.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the living room, the string quartet tuned and sawed to life as hosts Carisa Bianca Mellado and Andrew Dalziell laid out the night’s program: four L.A. film composers leading sets of new piano and string pieces.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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This is another great view of how early Milano recognized the play compared to his teammates.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Discerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerned. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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