1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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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
Hollywood legend Cary Grant goes full-on slapstick as a man who discovers his sweet elderly aunts are actually serial killers.
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Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Lizard Music centers on a boy who discovers a secret late-night broadcast of music-playing lizards.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
By the end of the movie, which is far more upbeat than the Thomas Pynchon novel that inspired it, Bob discovers that the villainous Colonel Steven.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Natasha discovers the affair and she and Big divorce soon after.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
And 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.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, Todd’s sister, Vera (Arielle Friedman), discovers Indy and sets him free, inspired by the final moments of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, says Leonberg.
—Laura Martin, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Lizard Music centers on a boy who discovers a secret late-night broadcast of music-playing lizards.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
By the end of the movie, which is far more upbeat than the Thomas Pynchon novel that inspired it, Bob discovers that the villainous Colonel Steven.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
The story takes a surprising turn when Alice discovers a magical pond on the family farm that transports her back in time to the 1990s.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Natasha discovers the affair and she and Big divorce soon after.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
And 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.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, Todd’s sister, Vera (Arielle Friedman), discovers Indy and sets him free, inspired by the final moments of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, says Leonberg.
—Laura Martin, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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As the pair work together, Cole realizes his curse might just be a gift, leading to one of the most unexpected movie twists in cinema history.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Along with the happy reunions, there are somber moments each year when Giordani realizes one of her regular customers has died or stopped traveling to games.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As if the stunning animation and rich worldbuilding weren’t enough, Arcane also has high-stakes lesbian tension — over the course of the show’s two seasons, Vi finds unexpected romance with Piltover enforcer Caitlyn (Katie Leung).—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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But this September 1995 set, captured live shortly after the release of D’Angelo’s debut, finds him in full flight as a 21-year-old, with his paramour at the time, the late Angie Stone, delivering stellar backing vocals.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Despite the cemetery’s promise to fix the head solidly on the base, the picture reveals only a tiny piece of rebar that had been keeping it place.—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … WORLDWIDE AGENDA – Investigation reveals multimillion-dollar lobby pushing assisted suicide to minors.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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With Will by her side, Lyra learns to reciprocate acts of care and open herself to experiencing love, desire and pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Safdie perceptively locates the protagonist’s troubling inner contradictions—the atavistic fury that drives him to compete and the intense self-control that competition demands—but dramatizes such outer crises as opioid addiction and conflict with his girlfriend (Emily Blunt) only schematically.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Jem locates his brother, Ray has been living off the grid for 20 years, having fled the family nest.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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When a survivor discloses abuse, the church must believe her and respond swiftly.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 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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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Through a dual timeline structure, Ojito introduces us to Mara Denis, a freelance journalist who, in the middle of a routine assignment, uncovers a family secret that shakes the foundation of her identity.—
Piter Ortega Núñez,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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