1
as in to discover
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discovery
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of find
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
All the same, the artifacts represent the only archaeological finds from the Republican era.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
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Verb
After the highway shootings last week, police sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but did not find him.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Noun
The find has generated considerable excitement among staff and students at the New Hall School.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
All the same, the artifacts represent the only archaeological finds from the Republican era.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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The largest Roman bathhouse complex ever discovered in the Netherlands has surfaced, shedding new light on the wealth and importance of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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As subsidies fade and utilization costs become more visible, companies are beginning to discover that inference isn’t free.—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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An activity that may seem leisurely, such as swimming in a river, could end up more dangerous if someone encounters an unexpected rip current.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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One common problem growers encounter is the wilting of plants and foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The gruesome discovery left many on the block rattled.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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If a circle is empty, for example, players must learn to move their hands in the opposite direction to complete that task.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Technical excellence is paramount, but so is the ability to take risks, learn from your mistakes and work at the edge and intersections of disciplines to transform ideas into knowledge and action.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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