as in identified
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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as in found
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 revealed
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 discovered
ABC News, 8 June 2026
Inside, investigators discovered guns, knives, and stacks of cash.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
If the system later discovered a phantom charge that nobody could document or explain, Princess needed to contact you before taking action.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Beyond those posts, however, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discovered a complicated and, at times, troubled history for both the clinic and its co-founder.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
According to the coroner, her remains were identified over 33 years after they were discovered in June 1992.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026
At a second site, the researchers have discovered a Muslim necropolis in which the dead have all been buried lying on their right sides with their faces and bodies oriented toward Mecca, in accordance with Islamic tradition.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
After hikers discovered the mummy in 1991 along the Austrian-Italian border, the remains were stored at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, where it was frozen at about 21 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 6 degrees Celsius) with 99% relative humidity.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
The screwworm was first discovered in a 3-week-old calf last week, and a second case was found only miles away in a young calf.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Inside, investigators discovered guns, knives, and stacks of cash.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
If the system later discovered a phantom charge that nobody could document or explain, Princess needed to contact you before taking action.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Beyond those posts, however, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discovered a complicated and, at times, troubled history for both the clinic and its co-founder.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
According to the coroner, her remains were identified over 33 years after they were discovered in June 1992.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026
At a second site, the researchers have discovered a Muslim necropolis in which the dead have all been buried lying on their right sides with their faces and bodies oriented toward Mecca, in accordance with Islamic tradition.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
After hikers discovered the mummy in 1991 along the Austrian-Italian border, the remains were stored at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, where it was frozen at about 21 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 6 degrees Celsius) with 99% relative humidity.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
Adjective
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While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luckily, the new coaching staff realized that the right side was likely the best for him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The girl’s disappearance led to a large search of the area in near-zero-degree weather, and an Amber Alert after investigators realized she was likely abducted by a stranger.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Clark learned Jones has an older sister, Phyllis, who was dating Nash in 1980.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Parent Bernadette Vedder said her son, Cherod, learned to speak and control his aggression at the center.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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However, L3Harris has not publicly disclosed detailed technical information about the fuze’s internal operation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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The dark history is disclosed in the documentary.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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In fact, prior to the announcement, most people hadn’t even heard of it.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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