1
as in to discover
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discovery
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of find
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Authorities found the bodies down an embankment at a campsite in the Cascade Mountains on June 2.
—Kerry Breen
june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Perhaps this time, with a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court, the judiciary can help American justice find a third way.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Authorities found the bodies down an embankment at a campsite in the Cascade Mountains on June 2.
—Kerry Breen
june 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Noun
The most sensational finds emerged near the end of the project, archaeologists said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden
In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.
—Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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Once the connection between Edwards and Campbell was discovered, the rest of Bravo's plan came to light, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Missing police sergeant discovered in extreme hoarding conditions after welfare check.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Despite years of investments in analytics platforms, dashboards and data storage systems, many organizations continue to encounter the same core challenge: translating vast amounts of customer data into personalized, meaningful experiences that drive growth.—
Lalena Nau,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The litigation against these celebrities has encountered hurdles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2025
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The discovery was found near the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, Poland, roughly 40 miles east of Lublin.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Brands need their own discovery layer For brands a new playbook is emerging AEO.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Troopers were unable to locate Garcia, who later arrived at Troop D to turn herself in, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Our constituents, our voters, the public should be able to locate us.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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The nomination comes just two days after Trump met with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir at the White House.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Time running out to meet 1.5 degree warming limit Research estimates that the carbon ‘budget’ remaining to avoid passing the critical threshold is less than three years’ worth at current rates.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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In the Family and Consumer Sciences, students learn topics such as culinary and nutrition studies and hospitality and food service industry work.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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About 'Elio' Elio is a tween who loves science, learning about outer space, and testing his scientific experiments in real time.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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