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
According to Vanity Fair, in June 2017, Ashley read Eva's diary and discovered that her stepdaughter — who was only nine years younger than her — didn't like her.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to discover even more great linen bedding sets at Target.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Just keep slicing — er, reading — to discover how to watch Berserk in order.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
It was later discovered the man had been shot.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to discover even more great linen bedding sets at Target.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Just keep slicing — er, reading — to discover how to watch Berserk in order.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
It was later discovered the man had been shot.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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But now, more than ever, the majority of teens are turning to responsive AI chatbots like ChatGPT—whether parents realize it or not.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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The dramatic estate features a contemporary mansion by Greg Perry Design with over 13,700 square feet of living space realized by the Thompson Building Group.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ready to find your home’s true value?—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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And while temperatures continue to drop, the breezy ripped jeans have also found a fan in Rihanna, who’s already been spotted wearing the same pair twice.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Originating at the Stanford House, a historic farmhouse built in 1843, the hike reveals fantastic views of the 65-foot Brandywine Falls with lots of tall oak, hickory, and beech trees along the way.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed in her new memoir that 107 days was not enough time to win a presidential election, while offering a behind-the-scenes look into intimate moments and decisions during her historic presidential campaign.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Police tracked Travis Decker's truck and learned the vehicle had traveled west on Highway 2 from Wenatchee on May 30.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once the parents open the account, the teen can learn how to invest firsthand by managing the account, along with their parents' oversight.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the president’s crackdown, which has seen one immigrant fatally shot by a federal agent, has sparked nearly around-the-clock protest at the facility located about 12 miles west of the Willis Tower.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a surprising discovery, astronomers have found an enormous, shell-like structure called a nova super-remnant (NSR) in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a galaxy located approximately 160,000 light-years from Earth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Patel disclosed in a social media post on Thursday that the suspect also conducted multiple searches on ballistics and the 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video' before carrying out the attack.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Makris and Finisterre first contacted Unitree in May in an attempt to responsibly disclose this vulnerability.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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East Ridge High School’s football stadium was a riot of color and noise early Friday evening, a near-capacity crowd excited to see the host Raptors meet Metro East Conference rival Mounds View.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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So Instacart is reviewing orders from last October to see what might be filling trick-or-treaters’ bags across the country this year.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Water, despite its familiarity, still hides phases and behaviors waiting to be uncovered.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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The research also uncovered gender-specific patterns in the AI model outputs while measuring how often the AI models provided culturally appropriate responses that aligned with taarof expectations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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