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
In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This is all but confirmed when Laura swims in a nearby pond and discovers her parents' missing car.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The story follows a young Black boy in the 1960s who discovers photography as a way of navigating life, documenting moments of hardship, resilience, and joy.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Oh, and New Amy also discovers than everyone pretty much hated Old Amy, who was a demanding, uncompromising chief of internal medicine with no time for niceties.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, our hero (played by Anthony Edwards) discovers from an errant pay-phone call that nuclear war has started.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Those suspicions are confirmed when, responding to a botched bank heist in progress, Ulysses discovers everybody’s keen on shooting the sheriff, including his two deputies (Ryan Allen and Billy McLellan).
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
This is all but confirmed when Laura swims in a nearby pond and discovers her parents' missing car.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The story follows a young Black boy in the 1960s who discovers photography as a way of navigating life, documenting moments of hardship, resilience, and joy.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Oh, and New Amy also discovers than everyone pretty much hated Old Amy, who was a demanding, uncompromising chief of internal medicine with no time for niceties.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, our hero (played by Anthony Edwards) discovers from an errant pay-phone call that nuclear war has started.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Those suspicions are confirmed when, responding to a botched bank heist in progress, Ulysses discovers everybody’s keen on shooting the sheriff, including his two deputies (Ryan Allen and Billy McLellan).
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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Now, in the early stages of buying a home, Gillis realizes just how much her cosmetic spending has cost her — enough to make a real difference in a down payment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Still, the series takes it up a notch when Augusto’s rebellious younger daughter, Alice, fails to return home after a fight with her father, and Daniel realizes this particular predicament might be beyond even his capabilities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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An intimate portrait of love and exhaustion that finds the comic edge in ordinary chaos.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many of these real-life experiences end tragically, but when the musician survives and finds sobriety, the war stories don’t go away.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But as our Mexico correspondent learns, traditions in Mexico are very hard to break.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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And with her grandmother, young Bud learns to pay attention to the natural world, too.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a desperate attempt to stop The Entity, President Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett) locates Ethan, who is now a rogue agent, and asks him to achieve the impossible by finding a way to shut the maniacal AI down.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seydoux will lead the cast in the role of a renowned pianist who, after relocating with her family to the countryside, uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love, trust, and deception.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campaign uncovers real attitudes and misconceptions by using custom messaging architecture and consumer testing, addressing everything from range confidence and cost concerns, to confusion around charging, incentives and total cost of ownership (TCO).—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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