1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him
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Recent Examples of discover
Maritime archaeologists have discovered a massive 328-foot ship graveyard off the coast of the 2,000-year-old ancient Greek port city of Ptolemais, Libya.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Levett has long been one of my favorite podcasters, having originally discovered him on TikTok.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Scientists have discovered more than 6,000 exoplanets to date, but the majority of them are probably sterile worlds.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations discovered nearly $12 million in public benefits fraud last fiscal year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Levett has long been one of my favorite podcasters, having originally discovered him on TikTok.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Scientists have discovered more than 6,000 exoplanets to date, but the majority of them are probably sterile worlds.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations discovered nearly $12 million in public benefits fraud last fiscal year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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Personalized Through Facial Geometry Researchers are starting to realize that people experience congestion differently because their anatomical features differ.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Exasperated, bewildered, and realizing other musicians were also dealing with this, Bender came up with a way to show just how porous the system was.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Most of the trouble on this night came from starter Ryan Johnson’s inability to find the strike zone and the defense’s problems converting two plays that should have been made.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thirty-one years after winning Best Actor for Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and the film’s cast are still revealing behind-the-scenes secrets — from a studio standoff over money to a prosthetic lip that nearly destroyed an actor’s career.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Diana, Kate’s ‘Balmoral Test’ and subsequent visits might reveal her more durable alignment with the family’s dynamics, both in private and public.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the era of AI, the notion of learning something for yourself is a quiet, internal act of rebellion against a world that seems to be flowing in the wrong direction.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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As per the researchers, the device learns how your specific hand moves and then instantly tells a robot or a computer game to mirror those exact motions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Residents at Silver Court Mobile Home Park, located near Southwest 8th Street and 32nd Avenue, say they were given six months to vacate after receiving a notice on March 11 from a firm representing the property owner.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the Oscars have been located on Hollywood Boulevard since settling into the then-Kodak Theatre, which later changed its name to the Dolby Theatre, over almost a century of celebrating the best in motion pictures the ceremony has bounced between Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team initially did not disclose why Crosby was ruled out of the game, but coach Dan Muse told reporters postgame that Crosby has a lower-body injury.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Intellectual property assignment clauses should be enforceable only within the scope of uses the employer disclosed when the work was assigned.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Current did not call upon any of Croix Bethune, Debinha, Lo LaBonta, Michelle Cooper, and Ellie Bravo-Young in the starting lineup, as Armas opted for rotation given a road trip that sees KC play three games in seven days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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By improving their algorithms and collecting more data, the team hopes to improve their measurements and possibly uncover deviations from existing theories.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has also uncovered millions in SNAP and Medicaid fraud.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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