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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Fusion signatures face scrutiny The researchers also found temperature differences between the active reactor and a calibration device operating under comparable input-power conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Even on a long, tiring shoot, the cast mostly still finds the energy to celebrate each other.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 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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In fact, the ability to see the curve from 25 meters away may only hold in perfect theoretical conditions—such as a single high-contrast line on a two-dimensional surface.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Many could barely see the painting clearly with their own eyes, yet they were focused on capturing it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of see

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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

Since then, his settings have become harder to locate in the contemporary world.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
These farms are located in the best Premier and Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims, including Verzenay (which makes up about 45 percent of the cuvée), Verzy, Ludes, and Mailly.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 21 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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