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verb

ˈfīnd How to pronounce find (audio)
Definition of findnext
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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find

2 of 2

noun

as in discovery
something discovered that antique plate was a great garage sale find

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Recent Examples of find
Verb
Earlier this year, the European Commission found that the social media giant was violating EU law by failing to prevent children below 13 from accessing its platforms. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Lotsof and his friends were shocked to find their cravings had vanished. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Noun
These days, vintage is in, with customers looking for that rare find — and maybe a deal. — Jade Tran, Washington Post, 9 July 2026 Securing an advanced, dual-woofer outdoor powerhouse configured with real-time AI audio processing and a user-replaceable battery system for a $100 less is an extraordinary find. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for find
Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
  1. discover
  2. encounter
  3. discovery
  4. locate
  5. meet
  6. learn
  7. get
Verb
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The Art Newspaper reports that the bacteria was discovered during routine monthly testing earlier this week and that the institution quickly complied with the city’s remediation requirements.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026
Definition of discover
Verb
  • Those who can afford to buy at current mortgage rates or pay all cash are likely to encounter buyer-friendly trends in many markets.
    — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Instead, online conversation quickly shifted from anticipation to expectation, as social media filled with comparisons between polished concept artwork and the reality guests encountered on opening.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of encounter
Noun
  • The court ruled that the allegations against DTLA did not warrant a separate discovery process for the firm’s clients.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • The discovery of the buckling columns launched a major effort to shore up — or reinforce — the building’s weakest points, with crews using emergency jacks and installing new steel supports.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of discovery
Verb
  • The facility will be located in a former prison complex that has sat empty since 2014.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Instead of using a remote or control panel, the player moves into position and signals with a simple hand gesture for the ball, and the AI biometrics locate and pinpoint the player position.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • The nine-bedroom property meets that tradition with more than 500 feet of frontage, a sandy beach, boathouse and the largest permanent in-water dock on the lake.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Infinitely adjustable to meet all tastes and demands, from coarse to super fine seasoning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of meet
Verb
  • Career readiness and workforce development programs also help students connect their classroom learning to relevant career fields.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Dawkins learned about the group secondhand on Thursday from somebody who was asked to participate.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of learn
Verb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Last month, veteran Hollywood producer Roy Lee got three calls in a single day from executives at three different studios.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of get

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