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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3
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
Crypto-hieroglyphs were discovered in the 1950s by the Egyptologist Canon Étienne Drioton.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Catch up on your favorite musicians and discover new ones with this playlist of the best songs from each album.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 May 2025
That repair shop discovered that not only did the truck not need a new engine, but that Shephard-Hambrick did little-to-no work on the engine at all, Fifield said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
First discovered: 9:05 p.m. April 21 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Village
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 p.m. in Humboldt County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Catch up on your favorite musicians and discover new ones with this playlist of the best songs from each album.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 May 2025
That repair shop discovered that not only did the truck not need a new engine, but that Shephard-Hambrick did little-to-no work on the engine at all, Fifield said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
First discovered: 9:05 p.m. April 21 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Village
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 p.m. in Humboldt County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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No one seems to realize that twins and triplets also have different fingerprints—so Emily has to hide again while her sister goes to jail for her.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Shortly after Stack realizes that the juke joint isn’t making enough money, Remmick shows up with his progeny.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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At the Altes Museum, the first museum built on the island, find funerary sculptures, bronze cauldrons, mummy portraits and other remains of classical antiquity.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Higher Turnover When a new IT person is hired, the first several months can be exciting as the employee learns new skills and the particulars of the job and the company.—
Lance Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Combat Sent can locate and identify military radar signals, while the Rivet Joint detects, identifies and geolocates signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hitting the Locate button will bring up a map showing you exactly where your child (or their phone, at least) is located.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The foundation then gave out $5 million grants to two political groups that do not have to disclose their donors.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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What to know In a safety notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24, GM disclosed that the recall affects a total of 597,630 vehicles.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fox Nation's 'Titanic Secrets' busts the myths that have long been held at the bottom of the sea and uncovers the truth in this century-long conspiracy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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