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 skeletal remains of Michelle were found buried in a shallow grave at the vineyard by a tractor driver, KTLA reported. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

On either side of the window, a small door opened to a space just the right size for a little girl, where her aunt stored wrapping paper and yard-sale finds. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Noun

Pewter Like silver-plate, pewter items, from julep cups to soup bowls to platters, are a dynamite thrift store find. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Right now, score up to 80 percent off stylish summer staples, comfortable sandals, sleek luggage, and plenty of other finds that make packing for your next getaway a little easier. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Phrases Containing find

• find fault (with)
• find out