Synonyms of discovering

discovering

verb

present participle of discover

1

as in realizing

to come to an awareness of

I was startled to discover that my keys were missing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realizing
• learning
• seeing
• hearing
• finding
• ascertaining
• finding out
• getting on (to)
• detecting
• encountering
• catching on (to)
• spotting
• getting wind of
• hitting (on or upon)
• wising (up)
• perceiving
• tumbling (to)
• observing
• calculating
• figuring out
• noting
• discerning
• espying
• divining
• descrying
• puzzling (out)
• doping (out)
• minding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• ignoring
• overlooking
• disregarding
• forgetting
• hiding
• covering
• concealing
• masking
• screening
• unlearning
• blanketing
• blotting out
• shrouding
• enshrouding
• cloaking
• veiling
• occulting
• curtaining

2

as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• learning
• locating
• getting
• ascertaining
• detecting
• determining
• rummaging
• finding out
• tracking (down)
• hitting (on or upon)
• hunting (down or up)
• running down
• digging up
• digging out
• dredging (up)
• scouting (up)
• routing (out)
• ferreting (out)
• turning up
• rooting (out)
• spotting
• descrying
• seeking
• nosing out
• scaring up
• sighting
• espying
• looking for
• searching (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• overlooking
• passing over
• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying
• missetting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disclosing
• revealing
• uncovering
• telling
• exposing
• sharing
• announcing
• divulging
• spilling
• unveiling
• baring
• unmasking
• leaking
• bringing to light
• going public (with)
• letting on (about)
• confiding
• publishing
• unbosoming
• proclaiming
• uncloaking
• spilling the beans (about)
• posting
• informing
• declaring
• acknowledging
• relating
• unearthing
• letting the cat out of the bag (about)
• promulgating
• confessing
• publicizing
• debunking
• advertising
• betraying
• imparting
• owning
• communicating
• talking
• admitting
• broadcasting
• bringing out
• showing up
• blazing
• blabbing
• unclothing
• undraping
• disinterring
• sounding
• giving away
• conceding
• placarding
• squealing
• avowing
• smoking out
• raking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• covering (up)
• masking
• disguising
• enshrouding
• shrouding
• cloaking
• veiling
• camouflaging
• varnishing
• whitewashing
• obscuring
• glossing (over)
• shading
• overshadowing
• eclipsing
• darkening
• gilding
• clouding
• beclouding
• overcasting
• befogging
• bedimming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discovering

As record-breaking temperatures stretch on and air conditioners run for longer hours than usual, many homeowners are discovering just how quickly an aging or struggling HVAC system can become a major financial problem. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Four years later, and 30 5-star reviews and counting, all of those things are still true and readers are still discovering the joy of this Southern dessert. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

He was initially treated for each of those conditions individually before discovering low testosterone was the underlying issue. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Prior to discovering the archaeological site near Urús, experts believed Calvinus’ campaign took place farther west into the Pyrenees. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

The jury also heard the 911 call Patrick Clancy made upon discovering the grisly scene. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

The second was discovering that IP exposure, liability gaps and executive accountability are policy requirements, not optional additions. — Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Store employees said they were thrilled to learn someone had struck it big, especially after discovering the customer had won twice in a row. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026