1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
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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3
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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as in identified
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Recent Examples of discovered
Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In the same submersible dive, the crew discovered Paraliparis em, or the sleek snailfish.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 8, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains and spinal fluid of people with Parkinson’s, but not in those without the disease.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One man discovered a live shell unearthed by water near the shoreline.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The first swamp eel found in this part of Florida was in 2023, and they’ve also been discovered as far north as New Jersey.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
In the Season 4 finale, released in October, a lifeless Lester was discovered in a fountain on the property after Oliver’s wedding to Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Officers discovered a victim with sustained knife wounds.
—Jenna Sundel
andrew Stanton
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In the same submersible dive, the crew discovered Paraliparis em, or the sleek snailfish.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 8, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains and spinal fluid of people with Parkinson’s, but not in those without the disease.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One man discovered a live shell unearthed by water near the shoreline.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The first swamp eel found in this part of Florida was in 2023, and they’ve also been discovered as far north as New Jersey.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
In the Season 4 finale, released in October, a lifeless Lester was discovered in a fountain on the property after Oliver’s wedding to Loretta Durkin (Meryl Streep).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Officers discovered a victim with sustained knife wounds.
—Jenna Sundel
andrew Stanton
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
Verb
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In Raton, Velasco quickly realized that students' attention wasn't always guaranteed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It was realized moments later when Tigers running back Jamal Roberts motored 63 yards for a cushion-building touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement In some respects, Patagonia has hardly changed since Chouinard founded the company.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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With no clear winner yet, the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors, a public-private platform founded by the European Commission in 2024, has been edging its bets.—
Anna Heim,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In those brief exchanges, the MLA team has learned that legal protection for migrant workers becomes something tangible, proof that someone is looking out for them.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Andrew Cherng brought something else best learned from his hands-on experience.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The epicenter was located about 34 miles west-northwest of Petrolia, at a depth of 7 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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None of this was disclosed in the document itself.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump heard it, liked it, and began repeating it himself.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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One shot can be heard in the video.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the last few years, researchers have stumbled upon baffling signals from deep space, uncovered strange features hiding beneath our oceans, and found clues that hint at life’s secrets on other worlds.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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College basketball players banned for sports betting The NCAA issued a permanent ban to three men’s basketball players after an investigation uncovered that they were involved in sports betting.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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