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.
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Which Marissa discovers in the most batshit possible way.
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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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As Lee realizes, there is more to the story than what authorities ruled, which is that the black sheep of the Washberg clan died by suicide—maybe over Lee’s exposé on the family.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the crash does highlight how planes, can have a much longer long lifespan than the average flyer realizes.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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My son finds me at the edge of the pool with a second drink, working through the Sunday crossword on my phone.—
Literary Hub,
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5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Inside the mule, California shearling brings warmth while a semi-transparent gum sole reveals the ERL logo beneath.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 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,
5 Nov. 2025
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In my favorite works of his, like A Case for the Existence of God and A Bright New Boise—a play that has its own surreal dynamic with television screens, which play images of hell in the middle of a big-box store—Hunter locates an unnerving mysticism in between the atoms of the hyper-real.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The trailer also discloses the roles played by Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro, who appear to be a couple staying at the site of the Woodsboro Massacre, which has since become an Airbnb destination.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 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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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Entertainment Weekly,
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“Discovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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