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
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The name came from one friend, Mike Basso, who remembered what another, Red Murff, a former big-league pitcher and longtime scout (who famously discovered Nolan Ryan), had taught them before passing — to be a keeper of the game.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
His lab discovered tafamidis, marketed by Pfizer as Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, which slows the progression of transthyretin cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy and is taken by about 70,000 patients worldwide.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
His dual life was not discovered by the public or the FBI until 1999.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Using large-scale numerical simulations, the Osaka team discovered that the dolphin’s kick generates powerful, large-scale vortex rings.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The remains were discovered in the garage when the home, which had been vacant, was being cleaned out for new ownership, according to the Cleveland Police Department’s Public Information Office.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Highway signage along the American River, where gold was discovered by a sawmill operator named James Marshall in 1848; Route 49 connects California’s historic gold-rush boom towns.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The name came from one friend, Mike Basso, who remembered what another, Red Murff, a former big-league pitcher and longtime scout (who famously discovered Nolan Ryan), had taught them before passing — to be a keeper of the game.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
His lab discovered tafamidis, marketed by Pfizer as Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, which slows the progression of transthyretin cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy and is taken by about 70,000 patients worldwide.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
His dual life was not discovered by the public or the FBI until 1999.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Using large-scale numerical simulations, the Osaka team discovered that the dolphin’s kick generates powerful, large-scale vortex rings.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Suitcases are discovered, containing plot devices.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The remains were discovered in the garage when the home, which had been vacant, was being cleaned out for new ownership, according to the Cleveland Police Department’s Public Information Office.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 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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Barnard realized here was a machine that could make whole-food eating actually taste good.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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The first $20 million of proceeds realized by the trust would go back to Saks Global to pay back the initial funding.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Chicago Defender newspaper was founded.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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It was founded in 1998 by Germaine Acogny, who is widely regarded as the mother of African contemporary dance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Verb
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According to the filing, Kilcher learned the truth late last year when a broadcast video interview with Cameron began circulating on social media.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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But as some have learned the hard way, that tendency of random things to appear to form patterns means that the other peak might be just noise.—
Faye Flam,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The interiors also flip the script, with all the guest cabins located on the main deck rather than the lower deck, as is the norm.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Officials later clarified that a meth lab was never located inside Wells Hall.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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It was not immediately disclosed if there were children on the school bus when the accident occurred.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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It hasn't been disclosed whether they were taken to the hospital.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Before last year, Cecilia Alemani, the chief curator at the High Line, had never heard of—much less seen—a pigeon diaper.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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When House Bill 1359, which addressed scanning early voting ballots, was heard in the Senate Elections committee this year, the bill was amended to decrease early voting from 28 days to 16 days.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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