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
When Grandpa Henry dies and Roman is tasked with cleaning out the house, Roman discovers even more secrets and becomes determined to piece them together.
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Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
One day, a young Yemeni man, Yaqub, discovers Saida singing by the river, and is captivated by her beauty and her haunting melodies.
—The Know, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
As unexpected revelations surface and her circle begins to shift, Polly discovers just how deeply friendship can shape—and sustain—a life.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
If the inspection discovers termites or the buyer fails to seek a mortgage within the allotted time frame, the sale shifts back to neutral until those issues are resolved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sophie discovers her late father’s will and learns that Araminta (Katie Leung) has been embezzling her dowry.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Through a series of revelations and flashbacks, Isabel discovers that her mother, Sofia (Daniela Peña), was a casualty of her biological father’s past life as a CIA mole in the ’90s.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In Search of Hokkaido’s Creative Spirit On Japan's snowy, northernmost island of Hokkaido, Danielle Demetriou discovers creative practices deeply rooted in the physical world—and in the Ainu traditions that have persisted here for centuries.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
One day, a young Yemeni man, Yaqub, discovers Saida singing by the river, and is captivated by her beauty and her haunting melodies.
—The Know, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
As unexpected revelations surface and her circle begins to shift, Polly discovers just how deeply friendship can shape—and sustain—a life.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
If the inspection discovers termites or the buyer fails to seek a mortgage within the allotted time frame, the sale shifts back to neutral until those issues are resolved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sophie discovers her late father’s will and learns that Araminta (Katie Leung) has been embezzling her dowry.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Through a series of revelations and flashbacks, Isabel discovers that her mother, Sofia (Daniela Peña), was a casualty of her biological father’s past life as a CIA mole in the ’90s.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In Search of Hokkaido’s Creative Spirit On Japan's snowy, northernmost island of Hokkaido, Danielle Demetriou discovers creative practices deeply rooted in the physical world—and in the Ainu traditions that have persisted here for centuries.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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Sinatra realizes Jane is much more valuable as an ally than an adversary.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Suffice it to say that Mabel suddenly realizes she’s gone too far, in both her deception and her activism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reveals fewer than half of third graders are proficient readers, falling 14 percentage points below 2019 levels.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 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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Now, lawmakers are looking to add that language back in, but this time with a requirement that a referendum be held before a casino locates to the area.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for Meta say the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences -- acknowledging that some bad material still gets through its safety net.—
MORGAN LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta say the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences — acknowledging that some bad material still gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Sullivan uncovers a young diamond-in-the-rough who hasn’t received much of a chance but blossoms here.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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