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
The military showed us a map of Hamas tunnel routes Israeli forces are still discovering and demolishing in the area.
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This new chink in the armor of dark energy resulted from Lee and colleagues from Yonsei University discovering that Type Ia supernova may not be quite so standard after all.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But today, more Americans are discovering that comprehensive coverage doesn’t have to break the budget.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
During his five-decade career, Nanas is credited with discovering Sylvester Stallone and being an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the summer, the 2025 Del Norte High graduate was named a Davidson Fellow for discovering a key cellular pathway that could be targeted to treat diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, such as Parkinson’s and diabetes.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Responsible for discovering breakout brands such as Rare Beauty, Haus Labs and Mona Kattan’s Kayali, Hahn also helped to grow the multi-brand’s fragrance category, signing on 100-plus brands.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Paul, the band didn't want to stay home after discovering the news.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Daniel Estrin, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
This new chink in the armor of dark energy resulted from Lee and colleagues from Yonsei University discovering that Type Ia supernova may not be quite so standard after all.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But today, more Americans are discovering that comprehensive coverage doesn’t have to break the budget.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
During his five-decade career, Nanas is credited with discovering Sylvester Stallone and being an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the summer, the 2025 Del Norte High graduate was named a Davidson Fellow for discovering a key cellular pathway that could be targeted to treat diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, such as Parkinson’s and diabetes.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Responsible for discovering breakout brands such as Rare Beauty, Haus Labs and Mona Kattan’s Kayali, Hahn also helped to grow the multi-brand’s fragrance category, signing on 100-plus brands.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Paul, the band didn't want to stay home after discovering the news.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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The man’s wife called the facility after realizing her husband hadn’t come home after his shift, ClickOnDetroit reported.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Germany has taken another major step toward realizing scalable quantum computers with the launch of SmaraQ, a collaborative research initiative that integrates quantum optics directly onto a chip.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Barca are finding life more difficult this term, though.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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With child care now costing costing more than many college degrees and more than rent in some major cities, parents are finding finances stretched.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Health care workers have also violated patient confidentiality by disclosing patients’ sexuality and HIV status to family members, friends, neighbors, landlords or employers.—
Robin Lin Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transporting research animals typically requires legally binding contracts that prohibit the parties involved from disclosing information, Tulane University said in a statement to the AP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So did laws and court rulings that followed — barring Black men from the militia, barring Black adults from juries, barring Black children from learning alongside white children in public schools, and barring racial intermarriage.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Deep Isolation foresees co-locating its boreholes at active and decommissioned nuclear plants, according to CEO Rod Baltzer.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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The project at the southeast corner of Tremont and West streets is one of many throughout the region that use state housing laws to build taller, denser, multi-family developments by locating near transit centers or including affordable housing for qualified low-income tenants.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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What airports are seeing flight cancellations?—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, research into the disease and its origins has expanded significantly, uncovering genetic, biochemical and environmental factors that may contribute to its onset and progression.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elphaba, meanwhile, uncovering the Wizard and Madame Morrible's nefarious plot, defies them all — and gravity in the process — breaking out of the Emerald City on broomstick and whizzing off into sunset.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Discovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovering. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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