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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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.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Two other favorite bedding finds are the Martha Stewart 100% Cotton Reversible Queen Quilt Set and the Beckham Hotel Collection pillows our editors love.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
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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.
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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.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Noun
What did the new cost per wear study find?
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Two other favorite bedding finds are the Martha Stewart 100% Cotton Reversible Queen Quilt Set and the Beckham Hotel Collection pillows our editors love.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
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The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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Many were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping student debt relief in the wake of the Covid pandemic, but the proposal encountered Republican blowback.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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While discovery is shielded from public view, subpoenaed information can be shared, which is how the I-Team obtained the statements.
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Then, in European culture, Christianity appeared, a religion which made an astonishing discovery, namely, that the primary cause for everything—humans, animals, nature, fertility, the inanimate world, the universe, the cosmos—could be concentrated into one single point.
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All surgical spaces, along with patient holding, registration and clinical offices, are now located on the same floor to streamline navigation and check-in for patients, families and clinicians.
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The Lathrop Police Department on Monday said officers arrested three suspects following an assault investigation at a business located roughly 15 minutes outside of Stockton.
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The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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