1
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure
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2
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could just descry the ship coming over the horizon
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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The district board voted last month to issue preliminary layoff notices for more than 400 district employees.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanderpump notices details other guests miss, and bad lighting tops her list of hotel sins.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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When Grandpa Henry dies and Roman is tasked with cleaning out the house, Roman discovers even more secrets and becomes determined to piece them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now, lawmakers are looking to add that language back in, but this time with a requirement that a referendum be held before a casino locates to the area.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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At a transit station, Min Ho spots Kitty on a train, bags in tow.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Descries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descries. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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