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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Part of that evolution reflects how younger viewers discovered international cinema in the first place.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The remains were discovered on Friday, February 6, in a canal in Phoenix, Arizona, around 100 miles from Tucson, where Nancy went missing in the middle of the night on February 1.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
An additional device was discovered in a nearby car the next day.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The wall, first discovered in 1794, contains roughly 300 surviving inscriptions.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
In October 2023, a handwritten narcomanta was discovered on a bridge in Tijuana, explicitly warning the group that its upcoming show at Estadio Caliente would be its last.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The men’s vehicle — registered to one of Balat’s relatives — was discovered Sunday a few blocks from where they were arrested.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The suspects’ vehicle — registered to one of Balat’s relatives — was discovered Sunday a few blocks from where they were arrested.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Doctors discovered cancerous masses during the procedure, and DeCarlo underwent treatment until he was hospitalized from November through December after another brain bleed.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Part of that evolution reflects how younger viewers discovered international cinema in the first place.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The remains were discovered on Friday, February 6, in a canal in Phoenix, Arizona, around 100 miles from Tucson, where Nancy went missing in the middle of the night on February 1.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026
An additional device was discovered in a nearby car the next day.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The wall, first discovered in 1794, contains roughly 300 surviving inscriptions.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
In October 2023, a handwritten narcomanta was discovered on a bridge in Tijuana, explicitly warning the group that its upcoming show at Estadio Caliente would be its last.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The men’s vehicle — registered to one of Balat’s relatives — was discovered Sunday a few blocks from where they were arrested.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The suspects’ vehicle — registered to one of Balat’s relatives — was discovered Sunday a few blocks from where they were arrested.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
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However, the Penn State team realized that these ions are bad for processing data, but are incredible at sensing heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rosy didn't love her videos, Doucleff realized.—
Alicia Garceau,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, Maher revealed right after that this statement came from former President Barack Obama’s administration about airstrikes on Libya, not Trump on his Iran strikes.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter President Ian Valdes has stepped down from leadership, the school’s club announced on social media, after reporting revealed his involvement in a racist group chat among Miami campus conservatives.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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America's Gulf allies, pummeled for days by Iranian missiles and drones, are rapidly running out of interceptors to shoot down those projectiles, CBS News' Margaret Brennan has learned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter has learned Annapurna veterans Chelsea Barnard and Matthew Budman are returning to the company and have been named the co-heads of film.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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The first Guerlain Spa on the West Coast (the only other two in the country are located at Raffles Boston and The Breakers in Palm Beach), the spa offers a tranquil and private retreat with top-notch service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The 3,314-acre Tolland Ranch property is located west of the Peak to Peak Highway near Rollinsville in a wide, scenic valley adjacent to the James Peak Wilderness and the Roosevelt National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Authorities have not disclosed the names of the couple killed.—
Richard Mize,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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In their mostly white school district, Black students routinely heard racial slurs.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to police dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital, approximately 10 gunshots were heard near Rihanna’s residence in Beverly Hills.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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His burial site — which falls within the traditional homeland of the Six Nations of the Grand River — was uncovered during a home renovation in 2023.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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When the conspiracy was uncovered, women were interrogated and punished.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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