DESCRYING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

descrying

verb

present participle of descry

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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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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The best swimsuit for you should naturally align with your everyday style, but finding one is easier said than done.

— Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Those with more modest means are falling further behind and, perhaps most alarmingly, finding fewer pathways to the economic mobility that has helped define the American dream.

— Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of finding

Verb

The classic button-up is a nondescript garment, so you’d be forgiven for not noticing, but women’s shirting has undergone a seismic shift.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Investigators identified Gavrilys and four other suspects after noticing a pattern in the burglaries.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Definition of noticing

Verb

Zhao said the controller even outperformed the software supplied by the robot’s manufacturer, demonstrating the value of combining machine-learning research with real-world robotics.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of learning

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Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves.

— Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of spotting

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The discomfort of boredom often becomes the spark for curiosity, creativity, independence and discovering lifelong interests.

— Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
Originally launched in 1955 before undergoing several iterations, the show is responsible for discovering and launching young talent including Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of discovering

Verb

And that is while seeing a player as precociously gifted as Yamal fast-tracked into the senior squad, a European champion and now a world champion who only turned 19 last week.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Cyclospora cases typically increase in summer, but many states are seeing elevated levels.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a French bulldog who was stolen during a burglary in May, authorities said.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Enforcing judgments against foreign officials often depends on locating assets that can legally be seized in the United States or other jurisdictions.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of locating

Verb

Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Senate Bill 519 requires law enforcement agencies to publish records, video and audio files for the public regarding deaths that occur in law enforcement custody, including jail deaths.

— Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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