1
as in notices
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 differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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3
as in understands
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 discerns
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That’s what differentiates an NFL tank job from another sport.—
Mike D. Sykes,
For The Win,
30 Dec. 2024 -
What differentiates those who endure?—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades and centuries, the characters whose contemporaries see them as unsound or suspect are, the reader understands, the most in tune with the house’s past.—
Amanda Parrish Morgan,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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That is something Honda recognizes.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Ohio State needs a competitive and fiery leader who doesn’t care how the country perceives him.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.—
East Bay Times editorial,
The Mercury News,
10 Oct. 2024
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The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
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Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Discerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerns. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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