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
First discovered: 10:19 a.m. March 28 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: LAC-110495
A new wildfire was reported today at 10:19 a.m. in Los Angeles County.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The dog's stomach was empty, with only small amounts of hair and bile being discovered, according to the report.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The dog's stomach was empty, with only small amounts of hair and bile being discovered, according to the report.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here is what most people do not realize: utilities must ensure these lines maintain safe clearances from the ground, trees, and buildings even during these maximum sag conditions.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pretty To Think So in New York, also found sake’s unique property and uses sake in his cocktails.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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No details regarding the illness have been revealed.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite her recent accolades — including Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards — the actor revealed persistent struggles with self-confidence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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One is that the whole project was born out of reading this book and just learning about the staff.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Unlike other brands, Redan breaks down the price of each garment for its members, disclosing its supply chain traceability and cost structure.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Details about a plot or when the movie will air have not yet been disclosed.—
Drew Weisholtz,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Though policymakers do apparently see tariffs creating some inflation in 2025 on their recent projections.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In December, an investigation by The Information uncovered 262 cases of AI adoption across 170 local councils, with AI being used for everything from keeping drivers informed about available parking to helping the public sort their recycling.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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Now, security researchers have uncovered a vital component of those attacks, used to disable anti-malware protections.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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