DESCRY Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

descry

verb

di-ˈskrī

Definition of descry

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

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as in to notice

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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At least 211 people were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire last month in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, while one person was found dead and four others remained missing.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Later’s 2026 research on Gen-Z creator ROI found that trust and authentic creator relationships matter more to conversions than simply maximizing reach, while over-scripting creators can undermine that trust.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of find

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Diners will notice Postino’s custom millwork, camera wall and artsy design elements that call attention to Plaza Midwood’s past.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Whether viewing in person at the Ryman over the livestream, fans definitely noticed, and did not hold it against him, given the firepower that followed, and perhaps some empathy with what Stapleton might have been going through.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

What Coulter wants is the inverse, with the child taking the book unaccompanied and the parent free to learn of it later, or not.

— Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Head to the interactive Tower Museum to learn more about how the castle defended itself against attacks, and stroll through the sprawling fairytale gardens for some quiet reflection.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of learn

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Emmys nights one and two saw Widow’s Bay pick up a whopping eight trophies, one short of The Studio’s total of nine last year, and this evening might end with Widow’s Bay grabbing a lot of the same awards The Studio did last year.

— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
The bookshelf becomes a collective record of the times, ways of seeing, forms that flourished during particular eras, and also questions that persist across centuries.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

Other bodies were discovered in the Olifantsfontein and Kwa-Thema areas, both about 20 miles from where Moselakgomo and the other four women were found.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
During the stop, a K‑9 alerted to drugs in the car, leading deputies to discover 191 grams of cocaine.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

To find it, look low above the southwestern horizon after sunset, where Venus will be easy to spot despite the lingering twilight.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were stopped for about 20 minutes on Wednesday night after two pilots spotted a drone flying over the active runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of spot

Verb

Foundations for Nations is located amid a patchwork of federal, tribal and private property — the legacy of 19th century federal policies designed to eliminate tribes by breaking up collective land bases.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The verdict Superbly located between historic and modern Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton delivers polished service without pretension.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

Trump also plans to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery and is eyeing a golf course renovation along the Potomac River.

— MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Ever since the outbreak of war with Iran earlier this year, motorists have been warily eyeing prices at the pump.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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