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

Verb

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune in your beliefs and learning zone, making inspiration powerful but details slippery.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Greenscale, which began operations at the facility in 2025, is still in its pilot phase, learning and finding its possible role in the agriculture industry, Meikle said.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 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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Anyone checking on court appointments for the day in California superior or appellate courts or the California Supreme Court may have been surprised to discover the court system is closed for a state holiday.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Cage solved my next problem by insisting that the way to discover new things is to overcome our dependence on our likes and dislikes, those supposed pillars of criticism.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of discover

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But those familiar with the story’s source material will be able to spot plenty of Jedi-adjacent references throughout the romantic comedy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
At the show, guests including Meadow Walker, Space Afrika and King Princess were spotted wearing a new collaborative Speedcat in all-black.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 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

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Many other companies are eyeing orbital data-center constellations these days, drawn by the promise of continuously available power (from the sun) and the lack of neighbors to make NIMBY protests.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The financing plan is multi-layered, and other revenue sources eyed for covering the city’s portion include redirecting revenue generated by the future stadium itself.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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