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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
Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The flagellar motor was discovered by the late Howard Berg, an ingenious experimenter who spent most of his career at Harvard.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Lagomarsini also discovered material about her ancestors.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lyrids are the product of Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
It was discovered that fish exposed to benzoylecgonine — the byproduct created after the body processes cocaine — became hypermobile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But a recent study discovered a different ratio in how exercising impacts our health.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers working on an archaeological salvage project related to construction of a passenger train between Querétaro and Mexico City discovered a 1,000-year-old stone altar.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
During the traffic stop, officers discovered Harrison in the back seat, and learned that the ride-share driver was taking him to a Westminster-area hotel.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The flagellar motor was discovered by the late Howard Berg, an ingenious experimenter who spent most of his career at Harvard.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Lagomarsini also discovered material about her ancestors.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lyrids are the product of Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
It was discovered that fish exposed to benzoylecgonine — the byproduct created after the body processes cocaine — became hypermobile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But a recent study discovered a different ratio in how exercising impacts our health.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers working on an archaeological salvage project related to construction of a passenger train between Querétaro and Mexico City discovered a 1,000-year-old stone altar.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 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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Then doctors realized Gould's heart was failing.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes — another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium — and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ksubi Ksubi is celebrating 420 by dropping a new capsule collection with STAYME70, the premium cannabis brand founded by former professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the investigation was completed in 2018, it was revealed that no criminal charges could be filed.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Three Georgia State Patrol troopers and their supervisor were fired from the department after an investigation revealed a scheme where officers used insurance claims to profit off of vehicle chases, an internal report concluded.—
Asia Simone Burns,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During their first meeting, at Mar-a-Lago, in 2017, Xi famously learned about American strikes on Syria.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fifty years ago, a teen at a summer mountain camp learned about smog in Southern California and its effects on forests.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The suspect was later located in Paramount and arrested Tuesday, April 14.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The seven-screen theater, located near the North Hollywood Metro station, is considered one of the company’s more accessible venues and a key part of the NoHo Arts District.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police haven't disclosed how he was injured or whether the shot hit him.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bassan said she was also inspired by actor Angelina Jolie, who disclosed her own preventive mastectomy in a 2013 column in The New York Times.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ned’s father, Bob Hunt, visited the hospital that night to check on English and heard the news he was paralyzed from the neck down.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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