1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in finding
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 disclosing
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 discovering
Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
When the horizon expands but the operating model does not, organizations end up chasing too much, qualifying too late and discovering misalignment only after investing heavily.
—Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In its time orbiting Earth, Hubble has shaped our understanding of the universe by observing the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars and even discovering dark energy – a mysterious force that causes the universe to expand.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Eberhart said discovering some of the names buried there made the work especially emotional.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But Sestitio is looking forward to discovering new insights into the Milky Way's formation.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
The plan involved discovering a long lost princess, hopping on a plane to London, breaking into a museum store room, and enlisting the help of a very pathetic historian.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Archaeologists were stunned after recently discovering one of the greatest works of Western literature placed on top of a mummy in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
When the horizon expands but the operating model does not, organizations end up chasing too much, qualifying too late and discovering misalignment only after investing heavily.
—Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In its time orbiting Earth, Hubble has shaped our understanding of the universe by observing the atmospheric composition of planets around other stars and even discovering dark energy – a mysterious force that causes the universe to expand.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Eberhart said discovering some of the names buried there made the work especially emotional.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But Sestitio is looking forward to discovering new insights into the Milky Way's formation.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
The plan involved discovering a long lost princess, hopping on a plane to London, breaking into a museum store room, and enlisting the help of a very pathetic historian.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Archaeologists were stunned after recently discovering one of the greatest works of Western literature placed on top of a mummy in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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Officers handcuffed Nowak before realizing the severity of his injuries.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Relationships can become overly procedural without couples realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The charges do not stem from the general practice of paying informants but from the Justice Department's allegations that the SPLC made these payments without disclosing the practice to donors and by defrauding banks.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The employer may learn of a disability from (1) the employee disclosing it to a managerial employee (not just a coworker); (2) a third party disclosing the condition; or (3) the employer observing the employee.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Where Learning Meets the Workforce An instructor assists a student with Swift programming in Miami Dade College’s hands-on learning environment.—
Miami Dade College,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The gap between expectation and delivery revealed a broader need for learning environments grounded in everyday practice.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Santa Ana Police Department officers are seeking help in identifying and locating a woman who was seen throwing a container full of food at a Chipotle employee in early May.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Atellah, who leads the union that represents more than 10,000 doctors in public and private hospitals, also questioned the rationale for locating the facility in Kenya, noting the country’s strained healthcare system.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What stayed with me most was seeing how much children respond to even the smallest acts of kindness.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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As a researcher tells Mary during the film’s abrupt ending, there are openings to the Backrooms appearing all over the place, and the company is dedicated to uncovering its secrets.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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