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
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The body serum category has exploded as shoppers extend the actives, textures and ingredient logic of their facial routines below the neck, and the picks now span luxury formulas, drugstore staples and even Dollar Tree finds.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Barcelona was supposed to be Russell’s comeback, but that victory went to his former teammate Hamilton, who finds this generation of cars much more compatible with his driving.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Leaning on Christos Stylianides’ tasteful trumpet and Jesse Chandler’s flute, the song finds the singer not waiting idly for life to pass by.
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David Harris,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Among the finds are a 4th-century coin bearing the face of Emperor Constantine, as well as medieval pottery fragments bearing markings archaeologists have not yet deciphered.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Thankfully, Wayfair offers some of its best furniture and bedding discounts in the summer, with holiday-level markdowns on popular finds.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Friends and colleagues still regularly drop off fresh finds.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Be sure to hit the subterranean SoWa Vintage Market for thrifting finds, and on weekends from spring through fall the outdoor SoWa Open Market sets up shop with local vendors, artisans, food purveyors, farmers, and food and drink trucks selling their wares in a fun, alfresco setting.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Born on June 26, 1959, in Chicago, Freedman’s sense of fashion was heavily influenced by her mother and grandmother, who were lovers of couture and vintage finds.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Thankfully, one of my go-to brands, Quince, secretly launched a vacation shop that’s brimming with breezy finds that make figuring out what to bring immensely easier.
—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Verb
In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The body serum category has exploded as shoppers extend the actives, textures and ingredient logic of their facial routines below the neck, and the picks now span luxury formulas, drugstore staples and even Dollar Tree finds.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Barcelona was supposed to be Russell’s comeback, but that victory went to his former teammate Hamilton, who finds this generation of cars much more compatible with his driving.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Leaning on Christos Stylianides’ tasteful trumpet and Jesse Chandler’s flute, the song finds the singer not waiting idly for life to pass by.
—
David Harris,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Noun
Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Among the finds are a 4th-century coin bearing the face of Emperor Constantine, as well as medieval pottery fragments bearing markings archaeologists have not yet deciphered.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Thankfully, Wayfair offers some of its best furniture and bedding discounts in the summer, with holiday-level markdowns on popular finds.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Friends and colleagues still regularly drop off fresh finds.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Be sure to hit the subterranean SoWa Vintage Market for thrifting finds, and on weekends from spring through fall the outdoor SoWa Open Market sets up shop with local vendors, artisans, food purveyors, farmers, and food and drink trucks selling their wares in a fun, alfresco setting.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Born on June 26, 1959, in Chicago, Freedman’s sense of fashion was heavily influenced by her mother and grandmother, who were lovers of couture and vintage finds.
—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Thankfully, one of my go-to brands, Quince, secretly launched a vacation shop that’s brimming with breezy finds that make figuring out what to bring immensely easier.
—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
Verb
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Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment.
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The insight one team discovers can reach a team working on a related problem the same day, not six months later when someone happens to mention it in a meeting.
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In the upcoming film, Couture, the 51-year-old actress plays Maxine Walker, a filmmaker who encounters a romantic partner in Paris around the time of her breast cancer diagnosis.
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This real-life event, along with her desire for more Black representation in the genre, shaped the book's protagonist, Harmony Roundtree, a young Black girl who encounters a ghost in Savannah and gets pulled into a mystery.
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Archaeological discoveries, however, have revealed evidence of their presence.
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Experiments were running, discoveries being made, and conferences hummed with new ideas.
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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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