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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3
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
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sacramento County health inspectors gave the Sacramento liquor store a yellow placard after discovering a frog in a sink and cockroaches in various spots.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This iconic series is always worth revisiting — or discovering for the first time.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Hours of imaginative play came from building, spinning, and discovering how magnetism works.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
From meeting friends who led lives beyond their wildest dreams to discovering themselves surrounded by expensive clothes and flashy cars, the twins were introduced to a whole new world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Time to move onward and upward on your path to discovering your highest vibrational self this year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
When Usagi is approached by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), an academic obsessed with discovering the secrets of the afterlife, she is lured back into Borderland by the chance to see her father one more time.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sacramento County health inspectors gave the Sacramento liquor store a yellow placard after discovering a frog in a sink and cockroaches in various spots.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This iconic series is always worth revisiting — or discovering for the first time.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Hours of imaginative play came from building, spinning, and discovering how magnetism works.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
From meeting friends who led lives beyond their wildest dreams to discovering themselves surrounded by expensive clothes and flashy cars, the twins were introduced to a whole new world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Time to move onward and upward on your path to discovering your highest vibrational self this year.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
When Usagi is approached by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), an academic obsessed with discovering the secrets of the afterlife, she is lured back into Borderland by the chance to see her father one more time.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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There’s so many talented people out there who are focusing on some good things that guys are realizing their potential a bit more quickly.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But—like any other calorie-dense food, eating too much, especially without realizing the high calorie content, can lead to unwanted weight gain.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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What’s needed is training that will help directors put this tool into practice, with considerations around ethical use such as not disclosing confidential company information while posing a query to AI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Financial information is deeply personal and some worry that disclosing income or inheritance could create entitlement or unnecessary anxiety.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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The line in Swift's song and The Life of a Showgirl's cover art appears to be inspired by a Victorian-era painting that depicts the scene in Hamlet when Ophelia goes crazy and falls into a stream and drowns after learning Hamlet killed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The investigation into his flight to avoid prosecution was conducted by the FBI Indianapolis’ Violent Crime Task Force as part of Operation No Escape, which focuses on locating and arresting violent fugitives.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drones are also very effective at locating and detecting bears.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each episode saw an actor pose as a teenager, uncovering a child predator in an anonymous online setting before reeling them in for an in-person meeting.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chong Keat Aun’s Mother Bhumi stars Fan Bingbing as a woman in a Malaysian village in the 1990s uncovering the truth behind her husband’s death, while Zhang Lu, fresh from winning Busan’s Best Film Award for Gloaming In Luomu, is premiering Mothertongue, also starring Bai Baihe, in Tokyo.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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