1
as in finding
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 noticing
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descrying
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Brunson said the two have been finding a rhythm on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Hundreds of Korean adoptees in the West have already requested that their cases be investigated by a fact-finding commission reviewing past human rights violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But people in the capital began noticing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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At our newest campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, for example students will train in a 25,000-square-foot facility equipped with interactive shifting simulation and a new curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning from day one.—
Samantha Greenberg,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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An allergist shared tips on spotting the difference and reducing exposure during peak pollen weeks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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These color changes can help scientists understand the composition of minerals on the surface, according to NASA, because while there is plenty of satellite imagery of the moon, the human eye is better at spotting the changes of color.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday, April 7 Health inspectors gave a red placard to the Land Park Japanese restaurant after discovering eight cockroaches throughout the facility including under the cook’s line and on a glue trap under the miso soup station.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a great garden center—especially one worth the extra miles.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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That means residents are seeing larger chunks of their paychecks going to utilities compared to people in other places.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors began seeing themselves out on Monday, and the entire festival was quickly canceled after news of Ye’s ban broke on Tuesday.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 43 degree temperatures announced at first pitch and gusty winds throughout the game, Early had difficulty locating his pitches and was forced to grind through four laborious innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The helpful trine between the Moon in your private 12th house and Jupiter in your cautious 8th house offers astrological support regarding tender topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prior to Saturday’s apology, Auriemma had expressed frustration over the officiating, specifically regarding a play where Sarah Strong’s jersey was ripped.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Descrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descrying. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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