1
as in discovers
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 encounters
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discoveries
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of finds
Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Thomas Samson | Afp | Getty Images Heading into another vote of confidence next week, France now unexpectedly finds itself unfavorably compared to Italy, a country previously renowned for political upheaval and economic frailty.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep reading for more Target fall fashion finds starting at $8.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Hailing from The Office co-creator Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan For You), The Paper finds the same documentary crew that followed Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch turning their cameras to an historic Toledo newspaper and its eager new editor-in-chief, played by The Patient’s Gleeson.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
The finds included ceramic pieces, glass bottles and clay tobacco pipes, plus a cooper's adze, barrel heads and staves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Read on to shop affordable finds starting at $9 from Amazon’s Labor Day sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This boutique is the place for whimsical gifts, stylish home accents and playful finds for kids.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For these devoted customers, hunting for deals, spotting seasonal finds, and navigating the speedy checkout is a lifestyle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Dolly's Vintage is located in the heart of downtown and features a diverse collection of vintage wearables and accessories, complemented by new finds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Egypt on Thursday unveiled new finds from a submerged archaeological site off Alexandria, hoisting statues and architectural fragments from Abu Qir Bay that authorities say may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
That is to say Vogue finds itself on the precipice of a generational, technological, and economic reckoning.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Thomas Samson | Afp | Getty Images Heading into another vote of confidence next week, France now unexpectedly finds itself unfavorably compared to Italy, a country previously renowned for political upheaval and economic frailty.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep reading for more Target fall fashion finds starting at $8.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Things to do in Paris with kids These seven uniquely Parisian things to do on your family trip mix bucket-list highlights with more offbeat finds, all sure to broaden kids’ cultural horizons.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Hailing from The Office co-creator Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan For You), The Paper finds the same documentary crew that followed Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch turning their cameras to an historic Toledo newspaper and its eager new editor-in-chief, played by The Patient’s Gleeson.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Playful prints, vivid colors, and global finds bring personality to every type of home, from industrial lofts to beach retreats.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
The finds included ceramic pieces, glass bottles and clay tobacco pipes, plus a cooper's adze, barrel heads and staves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Read on to shop affordable finds starting at $9 from Amazon’s Labor Day sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This boutique is the place for whimsical gifts, stylish home accents and playful finds for kids.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For these devoted customers, hunting for deals, spotting seasonal finds, and navigating the speedy checkout is a lifestyle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Dolly's Vintage is located in the heart of downtown and features a diverse collection of vintage wearables and accessories, complemented by new finds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Egypt on Thursday unveiled new finds from a submerged archaeological site off Alexandria, hoisting statues and architectural fragments from Abu Qir Bay that authorities say may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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There, however, Cervantes (Julio Peña) discovers his power of storytelling.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In an effort to help the group retrieve it, Guy encounters William Fitchner’s Jasper, a mysterious American who has quietly assumed control and influence over the Talamasca’s London Motherhouse.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Susie Prince, owner and designer of Susie Mae Design in Atlanta, Georgia, encounters the same issue with magazines.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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After over 50 years of additional research, discoveries, and technological breakthroughs, the plan is now to go where no lunar rover has gone before.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Jarcho locates an undecidability in masochistic desire.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bathsheba successfully forces one woman to kill her child but meets her match in the one-two punch of Lili Taylor and Farmiga.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Projections show a 'dire' future for the river Worst-case hydrology could also reduce the river's flows to a point where the water received by Lower Basin states and Mexico no longer meets the amount required by a century-old compact governing water use on the river.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For 450 pages, Rudy learns to chase ambulances, falls in love, and serves his single important client, a bereaved mother whose son’s medical insurance claim was illegitimately denied.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Enid, in Wednesday’s body, learns from Rosaline how to reverse it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because when your plans change, the company gets to keep all of your money.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Finds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finds. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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