1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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3
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him
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Recent Examples of discover
After being pulled over, police discovered Tamura’s driver’s license had been suspended because of previous traffic violations.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 July 2025
To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
First discovered: 1:59 p.m. July 25 Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: 3-3
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:59 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 July 2025
To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
First discovered: 1:59 p.m. July 25 Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: 3-3
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:59 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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While some cause serious, potentially life-threatening illness, others aren’t harmful, and people don’t always realize they’re infected.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Her partner didn’t realize something was wrong until the following Saturday, when the two would normally spend the weekend together, Richard Owen said.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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The team worked all day and evening trying to find Roland.—
Miriam Toews,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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A lot of us struggle to find the right words to say in the face of a problem, disagreement or conflict.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Further, staggered flashbacks reveal Corry’s lifelong anxiety over abandonment, stemming from the death of her mother in childbirth; the personal resonance of her mission at work to heal young families facing death and disease becomes poignantly clear.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Jacob Riis tenants learned from this cautionary tale, voting overwhelmingly against privatization.—
Stacy Torres,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Emil Michael, the under secretary of Defense for research and engineering, said Russia’s more than three-year invasion of Ukraine has shown the new trajectory of warfare, one that the U.S. and the rest of the world is learning from.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
16 Aug. 2025
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This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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This involves searching for, locating, identifying and returning the remains of missing service members to their families.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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McKellen also disclosed when cameras will get rolling.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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The senator also asked Intel if Tan was required to make any divestments to meet CHIPS Act obligations and if Tan has ever disclosed any ties to the Chinese government to the US government.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wagner never expected that the restaurant would see this amount of water damage.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Enquirer reached out to Kings Island following the announcement of the ride's closure to see what would replace Boo Blasters and if the building would be torn down.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Companies that prioritize data intelligence can uncover hidden efficiencies, identify emerging opportunities and proactively mitigate risks.—
Matthew Gantner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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My research has uncovered pre-diagnosis versus post-diagnosis as a core variable in nutrition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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