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
After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
An Israeli-American comedian withdrew from Manhattan’s annual Downtown Seder after discovering New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would attend.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
On April 20, Kevin Hart returns with Funny AF with Kevin Hart, a new stand-up competition series aimed at discovering the next big name in comedy.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Metro said an A-Line operator sought help for the victim after discovering him on the platform, and detailed changes to service as the investigation continues.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Now more than 200 years after that first modern excavation, the allure of discovering a twin to the Great Sphinx continues to capture public imagination.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Many users find music using playlists, discovering new artists and new songs, which in turn can help shape an individual's musical preferences.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meeting Rachel’s parents and getting that backstory leads her into discovering this family curse.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
An Israeli-American comedian withdrew from Manhattan’s annual Downtown Seder after discovering New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would attend.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
On April 20, Kevin Hart returns with Funny AF with Kevin Hart, a new stand-up competition series aimed at discovering the next big name in comedy.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Metro said an A-Line operator sought help for the victim after discovering him on the platform, and detailed changes to service as the investigation continues.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Now more than 200 years after that first modern excavation, the allure of discovering a twin to the Great Sphinx continues to capture public imagination.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Many users find music using playlists, discovering new artists and new songs, which in turn can help shape an individual's musical preferences.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Meeting Rachel’s parents and getting that backstory leads her into discovering this family curse.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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But, realizing his memory is failing and badly shaken by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol is wracked by doubt until his younger self, Little Marcel, appears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The defendant is accused of disclosing explicit non-consensual AI images of a social media influencer in Texas.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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There was a sense of anticipation in the air, the kind reserved for the thrill of uncovering something special.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Discovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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