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
And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Which Marissa discovers in the most batshit possible way.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Much to her dismay, Allura discovers that her soon-to-be-ex has retained the services of Carrington Lane (Paulson), a rival attorney who still holds a grudge against Allura, Liberty and Emerald for leaving her behind at their old firm.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Kai, who has always dreamt of being a warrior against her society’s wishes, discovers a deadly secret about her mother’s past.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s the reason that my character Alfie discovers that his ability to do everything in life twice doesn’t work with love.
—Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Which Marissa discovers in the most batshit possible way.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Much to her dismay, Allura discovers that her soon-to-be-ex has retained the services of Carrington Lane (Paulson), a rival attorney who still holds a grudge against Allura, Liberty and Emerald for leaving her behind at their old firm.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Kai, who has always dreamt of being a warrior against her society’s wishes, discovers a deadly secret about her mother’s past.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s the reason that my character Alfie discovers that his ability to do everything in life twice doesn’t work with love.
—Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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One that realizes that a country ruled by one man is not a functioning democracy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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As those two fight, the rest of the team realizes — hive mind, baby.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
Shania Russell,
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9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, shortly before reuniting at David's wedding, Poppy learns — via Alex's brother — that Alex and Sarah broke off their engagement, but doesn't know why.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Throughout his snooping and jet-setting, Pine becomes infatuated with Roper’s girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki), who eventually learns his real identity and begins to plot a way out of her toxic relationship.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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Neither Russia nor Ukraine discloses credible estimates of their losses.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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As the liner is knitted with pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide, the brand clearly discloses that those with an allergy or sensitivity to the antimicrobial compound should steer clear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Nov. 2025
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The investigation uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, which leads them to the secret society of the Priory of Sion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The third season sees Leaphorn and Chee take on the case of two missing boys, while Manuelito, now working for Border Patrol, uncovers a conspiracy tied to human and drug trafficking along the border.—
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“Discovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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