Synonyms of find

find 1 of 2

verb

ˈfīnd 

1

as in to discover

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discover
• locate
• learn
• get
• ascertain
• determine
• detect
• find out
• track (down)
• hit (on or upon)
• run down
• turn up
• dig out
• dig up
• hunt (down or up)
• rummage
• scout (up)
• spot
• seek
• dredge (up)
• descry
• rout (out)
• ferret (out)
• sight
• root (out)
• scare up
• nose out
• look for
• espy
• search (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• overlook
• pass over
• lose
• misplace
• mislay
• misset

2

as in to encounter

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

hey, I found my notebook!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounter
• meet
• discover
• hit (upon)
• happen (on or upon)
• come across
• run into
• run against
• face
• run across
• light (on or upon)
• pitch (upon)
• confront
• stumble (on or onto)
• tumble (upon)
• run upon
• bump into
• chance (upon)
• luck (out, on, onto, or into)
• turn up
• strike

find

2 of 2

noun

as in discovery

something discovered

that antique plate was a great garage sale find

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discovery
• strike
• pay dirt
• breakthrough
• treasure trove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of find

Verb

The agency analyzed the genetic sequence of the virus from the person who died in Washington and found no changes that would make the virus spread more easily or cause more severe illness, a CDC spokesperson said. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

OpenAI is bringing outside security researchers into its next internal security sprint, giving them access to its models to help find weaknesses in its defenses. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Noun

My top picks are up to 80 percent off, and prices start at just $6, so don’t wait to score your favorite finds. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Some of the antiquing spots in New England are known for their budget-friendly finds, while others have a reputation for investment pieces. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing find

• find fault (with)
• find out