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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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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
In 1977, his jazz album Feels So Good hit No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart, and Mangione found crossover success with its title track, which has appeared in everything from Fargo and Doctor Strange to a famous Memorex commercial with Ella Fitzgerald.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
The find came during an impressive outing for the 36-year-old Democrat on Joe Rogan’s podcast in which the aspiring preacher espoused the same brand of sharp sound bytes that has earned him almost a million TikTok followers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 July 2025
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Verb
Sean Kingston and his mother now know at least one of their fates after being found guilty of wire fraud this past March.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
In 1977, his jazz album Feels So Good hit No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart, and Mangione found crossover success with its title track, which has appeared in everything from Fargo and Doctor Strange to a famous Memorex commercial with Ella Fitzgerald.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
The find also hints that many other tyrannosaurs were feathery to some extent, including later giants like Gorgosaurus and T. rex.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
The find came during an impressive outing for the 36-year-old Democrat on Joe Rogan’s podcast in which the aspiring preacher espoused the same brand of sharp sound bytes that has earned him almost a million TikTok followers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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But that night, after filming had ended, another neighbor encountered him outside his San Antonio home.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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Should this come to pass, Issa would encounter a political sea change in yet another district in his 25-year congressional career.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The discovery triggered a kind of synaptic flooding, a wave of memory overwhelming its conscious embankment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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What this means for science and discovery This camera and observatory are transforming the field of astronomy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located on the east side of Q2 Stadium on Delta Drive.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The $125 million corporate hub will be located in Franklin's Berry Farms neighborhood and is expected to open later this year.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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The Quilters meet at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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At the nearby Hershey Story Museum, kids can learn about the history of chocolate and how to make it.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The youngest of seven siblings, Kelly learned to be resilient from an early age.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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