1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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as in disclosing
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 discovering
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara’s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
But the long-term health of populations may depend less on discovering new miracles than on our building systems disciplined enough to act before miracles become necessary.
—Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a Sacramento food truck and cited a Fair Oaks liquor store after discovering black residue buildup and old vermin droppings in the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
There’s no better feeling than discovering that one perfect corner that feels like it was made just for you.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara’s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
But the long-term health of populations may depend less on discovering new miracles than on our building systems disciplined enough to act before miracles become necessary.
—Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a Sacramento food truck and cited a Fair Oaks liquor store after discovering black residue buildup and old vermin droppings in the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
There’s no better feeling than discovering that one perfect corner that feels like it was made just for you.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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Successful testing would address a major scientific and engineering challenge on the path to realizing the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The organizations realizing real value are not the ones moving the fastest or deploying the most tools.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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On April 18, 2025, immigration officers went to the Milwaukee County courthouse after learning Flores-Ruiz had reentered the country illegally and was scheduled to appear before Dugan for a hearing in a state battery case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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New London police shared information about the vehicle to other area departments in the hopes of locating it, police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help locating a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood on Thursday.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In his final February 2024 report, Hur found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, including reading classified information aloud to Zwonitzer and revealing sensitive military and foreign policy in Afghanistan.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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From this gripping moment, our film reveals humanity’s greatest adventure in space, uncovering the origin story of NASA and the Apollo program, one that reflects our precarious times.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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“Discovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovering. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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