1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in finds
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 reveals
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 discovers
But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The clubs, the dad soon discovers, are able to hit golf balls farther than anyone ever has.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Miki, originally a bus driver, gradually discovers and activates the abilities within himself to build one of the largest and most feared mafia groups in the country.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
And now the Sam Raimi-loving director is glad that, though immortalized in film, he is rid of the apartment with the mysterious hole, which sounds much like the one lead actress Beetz, 34, discovers in the film’s cult-run hotel.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Cannes discovers them, supports them, and celebrates them.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The comments span years, with new ones still appearing as each generation of internet users discovers the clip for the first time.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The clubs, the dad soon discovers, are able to hit golf balls farther than anyone ever has.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Miki, originally a bus driver, gradually discovers and activates the abilities within himself to build one of the largest and most feared mafia groups in the country.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
And now the Sam Raimi-loving director is glad that, though immortalized in film, he is rid of the apartment with the mysterious hole, which sounds much like the one lead actress Beetz, 34, discovers in the film’s cult-run hotel.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Cannes discovers them, supports them, and celebrates them.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The comments span years, with new ones still appearing as each generation of internet users discovers the clip for the first time.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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But in the finale, after piecing together her memories with the help of Hannah, Bailey realizes that Quinn was pushing her on a playground swing the day that Kate was killed nearby in a hit-and-run.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once an unnamed boy (Naru Asanuma) shows up and the Lost Man realizes that this mysterious kid is not an anomaly, Exit 8 begins to adds elements of pathos and paternal anxiety to its free-floating paranoia.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Scroll for more fashion finds for as little as $6.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rendered with a deep blue backdrop and whorls of soft spring colors, La femme finds Lopez staring peaceably into the middle distance, holding a bouquet of flowers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
21 Apr. 2026
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AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The question of who owns what the system learns has been a sticking point in similar deals across the industry.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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By repeatedly exposing the policy to variations in weight and balance, the system learns how to maintain stability before deployment in the physical robot, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.—
Mary Beard,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The film follows a police officer investigating a death in the snowy Kyrgyz mountains, who uncovers a web of violent corruption in a remote former gold-mining town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Discovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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