1
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
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2
as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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3
as in understands
to have a clear idea of
we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark
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Recent Examples of discerns
During a ChatGPT conversation, the AI discerns that the person is on the brink of doing something untoward.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerns
Verb
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Messages posing as highway-toll, postal-fee or delivery notices direct recipients to fake payment sites.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Wolff, not everyone who stops by for coffee notices them or chooses to engage, but many do.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
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This emerging genre of politician touts an anti-establishment, anti-oligarchy lens which differentiates them from their establishment Democratic peers and opponents.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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What differentiates these families is their orientation.—
Sergio Alonso Fernández de Córdova y de Veyga,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his ability to be optimistic and realistic while reflecting not just a fan’s concern, but a leader who understands how to win in Philadelphia , should be respected.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new real estate series sees the Scott twins help wary buyers grapple with commitment issues to possibly make the biggest purchase of their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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All of this with the romantic signature that distinguishes him.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kalyan combines rare technical and financial expertise that distinguishes him in cryptocurrency.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dog Whisperer breaks down a simple method to make sure your pup knows where to go when nature calls.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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This year’s postseason run is all Yesavage knows at the big league level.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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My body no longer deciphers its signals correctly.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Discerns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerns. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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